The Fundamentalist Journal, Volume 4, Number 7

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1985 The Fundamentalist Journal

7-1985

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The 33 classics:help your children grow with them ListenlngLcvel I (Ages5 and up) "The Ugly Duckling" by Hans Christian Andersen "Androcles and the Lion" from Aesop's Fobles "The Early Days of Black Beauty" from Black Beauty by Anna Sewell Are you one of the fortunate adults "Robin Hood and the Merry Little Old enchantedland of Woman" by Eva March Tappan who wasled into the "How Arthur Was Crowned King" from bookssitting at the feet of your mother Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory Classiffit# or dad as one of them readto you? Or "The Adventureof the Windmills" from reading come from your Don Quixote de lo Mancha by Miguel de did the best Cervantes Kffidflfod favorite gandmother or grandfather? From Gulliver's Travelsby Jonathan Swift If you enjoyed hours like these,of "Ulyssesand the Cyclops" from The tolfrNff course you mean to give your own Odysseyby Homer "The Golden Touch" adaptedfrom The Childrsr children or gandchildren the same WonderBook by Nathaniel Hawthorne precious experience. With this Listening l*vel lI (Agest and up) marvelousnew book you can, easily. "The Glorious Whitewasher" fuom The William Russell,himself an author and Adventuresof Tom Sawyerby Mark Twain "The Ransomof Red Chief" by O. Henry educator, has combed hundredsof Romeo and Juliet adaptedfrom the play by classicsand semiclassics.He found 33 William Shakespeare selectionsthat everychild must know, or be deemedtruly under- "Rip Van Winkle" by WashingtonIrving - "Jim Baker's Bluejay Yarn" from A Tramp privileged proseand poetry, fact and fiction. He groupsthern Abroad by Mark Twain years by age, all through the of elementaryschool. Listening Level III (Ages 1l rnd up) He also anticipatesthe questionschildren are sureto ask (someof From Ifte Red Badge o! Courage by Stephen which not every adult can answer). Before each selectionhe Crane thereforegives a short description work, its historical "The Adventure of the SpeckledBand" by of the con- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (a SherlockHolmes text and - esp€ciallyuseful - definitions and a pronunciation story) guide for the hard words. Ever practical,he evengives you the ap- From The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn proximatereading time for eachselection, to guideyou whenyou by Mark Twain From The Call of the Wild London want to ration the reading. And for dozensof hints on how to by Jack Poetry make your experimentin family readinga success,don't missthe "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence introductory essay, "Some Questions and Answers About Thayer Reading to Your Children." Here he stressesa point many "The Windmill" by Henry WadsworthLong- parents you fellow forget. Mere readingis not enough.What readto the "Paul Revere'sRide" by Henry Wadsworth children is just as important. Longfellow "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes "Readingto yourchildren may be the single most powerful contribu- "The Chargeof the Light Brigade" by tion that you, asa parcnt,can make toward their success in school," Alfred Lord Tennyson Russellemphasizes. How many of usever rcalized it is thatimportant? "If-" by RudyardKipling Couldn't Be Done" by EdgarA. Guest possibly "It Importanceaside, consider one or two bonuses Holidry Favorites likely to come when you begin regular reading: Passover:"Pharaoh of the Hard Heart" l) What starts out as somethingyou should do will, very from Exodus likely, soon becomesomething you want to do. Easter: "The RisenLord" from the Gospels of Mark, Luke and John 2) Readingaloud will soon becomea family ritual, a farnily Halloween:"The Legendof SleepyHollow" tradition. 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4 FundomentolistJournol Akron Baptist Temple To Host 35th Baptist Bible FellowshipC-onvention September22 - 26, 1985 Conuention Speolcers Include...

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o Special Multi-Media and Video Presentation o Special "We Are So Blessed" Music Presentation Charles ond Eileen Billington Eileenand I would like to personallyinvite SEMINARSOFFERED: you to sharewith us in an outstandingweek e Pastor'sfinances in the 80s r Premarital and marriage counseling o of Christian fellowship. Pensionand retirementplanning for o Sunday school systems, records and We at The Akron Baptist Templecount it pastors promotionals , o a privilege to host the 35th anniversary The computer and its role in the o Church construction: questions and conventionof the Baptist Bible Fellowship. church answers with Dr. Charles F. Billington Hear and meet outstanding Christian r Roleof Pastor'swife o Mission projects and trips leadersJerry Falwell,Truman Dollar, David o Busingin the 80s 'o Church finances Cavin and Jerry Thorpe as they sharetheir vision of God's work. Numerous other YES! I'd like to know more pastors, teachers, and specialists will about the Baptist Bible 0,- conduct timely seminars jampacked with Fellowship (@ information you can take home and use. convention. CITY- ST.- ZP Fifty years ago my dad, the late Dallas E Yes, I will attend. Billington, founded The Akron Baptist D Send Display Booth Information CFIIJRCH Temple.He used to say, "Every now and tr Send MoteVHotel Information then a fella needsto come in from the fields V and sharpenhis tools." Join us during these For additional int'ormation,please contact Rev. William Lee, (216) 745-8824 special days of fellowship as we gather Akron Baptist Temple, 2324 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44314-3696 around the whetstone of God's Word. _J We invite you to worship and fellowship in our new 5,000 seat auditorium. fiTflP AWKillil I src'ETYSNE wffALEsAilD LAB AtttMN hrtfYwoNTW€f Theft?sidefffdf theUnlfed Sffimm L\VEond15 Million Mortvrs t{ould Lffte t3 SAVEHuuaN Yanto SeeTtiis Frlm"

A hiddenholocaust Likethe paina babysuffers during to seeit. Because what we don'tdo now ragesall around us. "fetalexperimentationl'And an actual forthe helpless,we'll have to livewith Quietexecutions abortionbeing performed even as the througheternity. arecarried out by fetusvigorously fights for life. Reserveyour showing by calling licensedphysicians Scriptureis clearon the sanctityof MoodyInstitute of Science,toll-free: in sophisticated hospitalsand sani- iHJ;iH*::;i1i3",4;i,5il1?3'o900-921-gl7g +Lit: taryclinics. togetherin mymother's womb. . . My CAresidents call: 213-698-8256. Or Whattheycan't framewas not hidden from You, When I contactyourlocal Moody Films rep. hideis a deathtoll "Whatyouwiilsee inthis film is happeningin your that's risento over Vfi,""'?3fl:i'frS 3:l:3?';l;''ii$! ffi rss=".""1tp*5se%Br=ffir+'sE community... youmust 15million babies in *''Htf"fl"'l?.i'"3i,Ii:?*"."ffiX3?l notturn away." just 12 years.A *^,'ll;3:, *CharlesColson,tn numbertentimes wanttobe guilty of watchingfromthe TheHiddenHolocaust IK -(*iti,tirrFREE! thatof Americans sidetines.sidelines.Wnowantt#;iruffiili."Who want to dotheir part. ;ff/F,;- ^.{C /A-, -; (withfilm rentat)rental) killedin all U.S. wars. And itclimbs by Thereal tragedy Leastor over4,OOO each day. Which is one life ,(.ffif!{T:,I- -r.he every20 seconds. " TheHidden Holocaustisa powerful ?"T,i?'llil#.J335Jl?lffi film that exposesboth sides of the issue. Wemustbegintoday.Every ffi\: "l'P XSs{#. knowaboutabortion,""'!1ff':,31"'ffi. Indoing so, this film presentsforthe churchneedstopreSentthiS.!-#=*q.'@.'howtoStopit,what firsttime graphicscientific evidence. film.EveryChristianneedsgfSW -\ffi' willhappenifwedon't. YOUSAID IT "ln rny opinion, Mark is the best communicatorof theGospel among0ll theyoung Shlmei'sDust What do they haveto do with the min- singersI w istry?. . . Whatdo you meanthey are go- Political involvement?Forget it! ing to build an expresswayright thro,rgh hnou)." I'm too busy pastoring my church. our parking lot? No way! Wait till I -Dr. Jerry Falwell Where do you think I'm going to get talk to my councilmanabout this! the time to get involved?God never in- tendedpreachers to messwith politics Shimei in the first place.It suregot Jeremiah into a Iot of trouble. SBCControversv. .. My weeksare full-deacon's meetings,committee meetings, school ban- Thank you for your excellentar- quets,the summersoftball league,the ticlestlcles on the Southern Baptistbaptlst contro- Christiancruise, the golf tournament, versy (May).Your unbiased approach of the staff retreat,our family vacation, placingPatterson's and McCall's com- and of coursesermon preparation. The mentsside by sidewas most helpful. ministry has its priorities, you know. I also appreciateJerry Falwell's If I showedan interestin politics, commentson the Southern Baptist someonemight askme to do something. controversy.The current issueshave I might haveto debatean issue.Do you quite obviouslygotten us off center.It know what kind of preparationthat is my desireto seeworld missionsand would require? No thanks. I've got evangelismback in the limelightof the enoughto do already. SouthernBaptist news. Only then will Politiciansnever listen to preachers our dear Lord be honored. anyway.I talked to one once,and he Thank you for your stand on the saidhe nevereven heard of mebefore. Word of God and the moral issuesof Thelousy pagan! Everyone knows I'm our day. a pastor.If theseguys would just attendchurch they would be a lot better RogerD. Willmore, Pastor off. But they are alwaystoo busy.What First Baptist Church PASTORSand YOUTH nerve!Why shouldI wastemy time try- Mayfield,Kentucky ing to influencethem? I've got more PASTORSsend for your important things to do. FREEcopy of Marklowry's Who caresabout city ordinances, Jerry Falwell's editorial in May latest cassette,MARK zoningrestrictions, and building codes! wasgreatly biased. The only realpoint LOWRY LIVE. It was recordedin Akron, Ohio before2000 teenagers at a youthcrusade. It's exciting, refreshing,encouraging, By God's grace, Luther Rice Seminarystill stands on the fundamentalsof rhe Word of God. All of our professors believe in complete inspirationand inerrency and it's yoursjust for the of Scripture, and most hold academic doctorates from accredited institutions. asking! lf you are interested in a quality, Scripturally-centerededucation, LRS is your answer. External(Off-Campus) and internal(On-Campus) programs are designed to meet your needs. For more information:

- MORGAN & ASSOCIATES LutherRidd'"iseminarv P. O. Box 4046 Lynchburg,VA 24502 804-239-3r73 of agreementwould be that you are Well, well, well! Imaginemy sur- "spectators." prise.After all theseyears of thinking STAFF The issuewas, is, and continuesto that DukeMcCall was just a plain ol' be political. Beginning with Adrian Liberal, I find that, in fact, he calls Publisher:Jerry Folwell Edltor-in-Chief:Edword Dobson Rogers the convention'spresidents himself a Fundamentalist.I read the SeniorEditor: Edword Hindson have sought to politically control the words with my own eyesin the May Edltor:Deboroh Huff convention.The causeof Christ has 1985issue of FundamentalistJournal. Copy Editor:Eorlene R, Goodwin beengreatly hindered. Why, how could PaigePatterson and AssocioteEdltors: . I askyou to continueto be in prayer all thosemean, nasty, "power brokers" W, DovidBeck DonielR Mitchell SpeciolSectlons Editor: Glenno R,Fields for the SBC.I will be in prayerfor the in the SBC malign such a fine fellow ContributingWrlters: SBC and for your ministry. as this? Angelo ElwellHunt. MortinMowyer I was so misled as to believethat Col Thomqs Jerry E. Harper, Sr., Pastor this was the samefellow who had led EditoriolAssistonts: CindyB. Gunter, Coord. . JeonneMqson Mount Hermon Baptist Church SouthernBaptist Theological Seminary LornoDobson Durham. North Carolina into the liberal camp.And isn't this- ReseorchAssistont: Moryorie L. Futch no, it must be the other DukeMcCall- Creqtive Director:Stephen T Albochten who led the SBCSunday School Board Grophics/Deslgn: I readwith interestyour articleson a few yearsago to stopusing the King BrionRobedson, Supv. . DioneJohnson EdwonoColemon o Jone Olsen the controversy within the Southern JamesVersion of the Scriptures in Photogrophy: Baptist Convention.I must disagree order to use a more liberal version, LesSchofer, Mgr, o BrionPrince with Duke McCall'sappraisal of the This new DukeMcCall seems to have Cothy D, Wotson situation. found the "goldentablet" that Paige ProducilonAsslstont: Connie Pitts pray Typogrophers: I that the Conservativeswin in Pattersonmentioned in his rebuttal. SusonW. Shipwosho Nolo Coons Dallas becausethe situation is even I'm so impressedwith the "new" DionePoge worse than the preachersknow. Duke McCall, I think I'll rejoin the SubscrlberServlces: convention-and the Easter Bunny ConnieSchofer, Coord, . Jonno Brigmon JaneJames lays colored eggs,and Santa Claus Advertlslng:Bill Lockord MorketingCoordlnotor: Iim C. Sims Plantation,Florida Iives at the North Pole. SpeclolAsslstont Tricio Berry No wonder the averageSBC lay- EdltorlolBoord: man is confused. VerleAckermon . RoymondBqrber Thankyou for running the "Point & TrumonDollor . DovidJeremioh JohnRowlings . ElmerL, Towns Counterpoint-Pattersonvs. McCall. " Tom Martin, Pastor Jock VlArlzen. WendellZimmermon This debatebetween conservative IndependentBible Baptist Church andmoderate Southern Baptist mem- Prosperity,South Carolina bers has beenvery much on my mind, STATEMENTOF PURPOSE and I feel more enlightenedafter read- Thismogozine is commilled to lhe histo(icfundornentols ing your articles. of the Chrislionfoith, biblicol seporotion, morol obsolutes. Reads line. .. the priorityof the locol church.ond worldevongelizotion. every Althoughno mogozineor individuolcon speqk for the Amy L. Varson o\€rollFundomentolisl rnc /emenl. it isour desire to creote o forumto encourogeChristion leoders ond stotesmento Pound,Virginia Thank you for a fine Christian defend biblica Christioniiy.We will exominemotters of magazinethat we so highly enjoy and contempororyinterest io oll Christions,providing qn open dlscussionof divergeniopinions on relevontissues. Ihe find so stimulating and informative. Fundom€niollstJounol will olso reoffirmour historyond We wait for the new issueeach month, heritoge,os well os poinl the woy io the fuiure. and not one line is left unread. Fundom€ntollstJournol is pubiished rr]onthly, ll issuesper yeor. by Old-Iime Gospel Hour. Posloge is poid ot Llnchburg,Virginio, ond odditionomoiling offices Address I]IRI TTRI Martha A. Lyons oll correspondenceio FurdomentollstJournol, Lynchburg, Virginia24514, (8O4) 528-4]12 East Lansing,Michigan Conodlon Offlcc: Box5O5, Richmond Hill, Ontorio L4C 4Y8. 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Show mo how school. to d€velopmy writing t.lent and how to s€ll. I All moterio in thisissue is subiect to US. ond internotionol I enjoyedthe wonderfulprivilege of copyight ows Permissionto reproducemust be obioined T I by wiiing 10Funcltrnonlollst Jourml. I -l teachingthe Word of God openly in a O 1985Old-Time Gospel Hour. Christian school. I enjoyed praying Neitherod\ertised products, witers' theologicol positions, t I noreditoriol content in FuMomentollsiJournol should be I I aloud and praising God's power to consideredos endo.sedby. nor lhe officiolposiiion of, the answerprayer. I enjoyedthe freedom mogozineor Old-TimeGospel Hour. L r - - i'll'.iJt5 .l'li - - - :l POSIMASTER:Send oddress chonges to Fundom€ntollst of having fellowship with my peers Journol.Subscriber Services, Lynchbu€, Virginio 245]4. 8 FundomentolistJournol aroundthe Word of God.I enjoyedus- ing Scriptureto discipline.I most enjoyed teachingevery subject from the godly, biblical perspective!But I'm ready to go back to the missionfield * of the public schoolbecause there are childrenthere who may neverbe told they are loved if I don't tell them. W Your magazineis refreshinglybal- anced in its presentationof views. Christiansat all levelsneed to abandon their attitudeof isolationismand nar- rownessand allow themselvesand their childrento be "wise aboutthe world."

BelindaE. Reiutz Plano,Texas

I too accompltshedsomethlng...

In your May issue,the article "She Really Did Accomplish Something" was an inspiration to me. I too came ''ALr from a Christian family, yet the same I KN0r' r$fte PASIORSA|D HE flAD T0 6Er HlilsELF?€Aw WR.ItlE c0N&e6+nutAL MEFfrrl6. // thing happenedto me. I gave my precious (my she was beautiful)little girl up for adoption. Emotionally,this was very difficult.I hatedleaving the hospital without her. Insidethough, I knew this was God's will for my life and He would seeme through.he certainlyhas. I had her two monthsago. I feelcertain that it takes morelove to leavethe hospitalempty- handedthan it doeswith the arms full. Abortion was neveran alternative! I was adoptedand I love my parents iust as much as a child loves birth parents. I know my little girl is in a wonderfulChristian home, and shehas made two peoplevery happy. God allowed all of this for a purpose.He works in mysteriousways, and I want now, more than anything, to be usedby Him. Godis first priority in my life, and that preciouschild is in His hands. Thank you again for the uplifting article.[t hasrenewed my faith in what I did accomplish, and I realize once againthat God is forever in control.

Save-A-BabyGirl Lynchburg, Virginia

We welcomeyour commentsand will include them in our Lettersto the Hltu sectionas spacepermits-subiect to condensationat the discretionol the editorial staff. July/August1985 I JERRYFALWELT COMMENTS Supreqe-on lourt HasInfringed Reli$ousFreedoms fllhe SupremeCourt's ruling that schools.Is there any wonderthat our I a momentof silenceis permis- nation is in moral chaos? I sible in public schoolsas long JamesMadison andother Founding as teachersdo not mention prayer as - - Fathersled in the creationand careful an option is discriminatory.And, in my wording of the Free Exercise Clause. judgment,it violatesthe free exercise They struggled with the wording to clauseof the First Amendment. make certain that no national church The Alabama law, on which the was establishedand that no onewould SupremeCourt ruled, set asideclass- be hindered from worshiping as he room time for voluntarysilent prayer Tnu llnitedstates, as a chooses.How surprisedthey would be and allowed studentsthe momentto to know that the SupremeCourt has think, plan,meditate, pray, or do what- "nation underGd," can forbidden eventhe suggestionof prayer ever they chose. be uiewedonly as during a voluntary momentof silence! Had the decisionstopped short of Fortunately we have a system of telling teacherswhat they may not say, hypocritical whenit checksand balancesthat givesus the and ruled that a momentof silenceis refusesto tell its ability to correctunfair and restricting to be allowed,no onewould complain. Court decisions.Supporters of volun- But to singleout prayeras the soleac- children theymay pray, tary prayer had beenpursuing such a tivity teachersare forbiddento men- changethrough a constitutional amend- tion is wrong and in my judgmentis ment allowing voluntary prayer in not what the Foundersof this country public schools. Now our efforts are had in mind when they wrote the Firsi contributed to the numerous social behind a bill that will use the power Amendment. problemswe now face? of Article 3 of the Constitutionto strip Over 25 states have "moment of "You can pray at home," say the the Court of its jurisdiction in this mat- silence"laws, which cameinto being critics of schoolprayer. ter. Proposedby SenatorsJesse Helms, becausethe peoplewanted them. Chief But that is not "free exercise"of JeremiahDenton, and John East, Sen- Justice Burger's dissentingopinion religion. ate Bill 47 is meant "to restore the says,"To suggestthat a moment of Children should be free to pray right of voluntary prayer in public silencestatute that includesthe word wherever and whenever they wish, schoolsand to promote the separation 'prayer' unconstitutionallyendorses silently or aloud,as long asthey do not of powers." religion, while one that simply pro- disrupt the class. This bill allows the U.S.Congress videsfor a momentof silencedoes not, To requireotherwise is to createa by a simple majority vote to take the manifestsnot neutrality but hostility castesystem that placesreligious stu- "prayer" issueout of the handsof the toward religion." dentsin a categorythat preventsthem federal courts and give this basic lib- Without questionthis is one of the from enjoying the same liberties as erty back to the people.Although lib- most severeblows to religiousfreedom nonreligiousstudents. eral congressmen,led by Tip O'Neil, we havesustained in the history of this Will the nonreligious now be pro- are threateningto defeatthe bill in the nation. In effect,American public school hibited from takingGod's name in vain Houseof Representatives,it hasa good students shall have no more rishts becauseit offendsrelieious students? possibility of passingthe Senate.A than students in the Soviet Union] an There is a differenie betweenad- massivelobbying effort is beingplanned officially atheisticstate. vancingreligion, as the Founderswere to rally congressionalsupport. I urge Like criminals, children now have anxious to do, and advancinga par- you to contactyour senatorsand urge the right to remain silent. ticular religion, which they, and I, them to supportSenate Bill47. When The Court seemsto be telling Ameri- oppose. the bill reachesthe Houseof Represen- cans, over 80 percent of whom want But the SupremeCourt since 1947 tatives,we must likewiserally-a mas- the return of voluntary prayer to the has taken the view that religion is not sive lobbying effort. The Supreme public schools,that their wishesare to be advancedby governmentat all, Court has gone too far this time. We illegal.The United States, as a "nation eventhough it frequentlypromotes the must demandour constitutional rights. under God," can be viewed only as generalwelfare. DanielWebster described America hypocriticalwhen it refusesto teil its TheBook of Judgessays, "In those as, "The people'sgovernment, made children they may pray. daysthere was no king in Israel: every for the people, by the people, and What is it about God that so in- man did that which was right in his answerableto the people."We must furiates Liberals?Don't they realize own eyes."Today America has no king, restore religious liberty to our chil- that it has been our collective escape no absolutes,no moral code-and now dren. We must make our government from Godand godlyprinciples that has no voluntary prayer in our public answerableto us. T

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Justthe nomeJerry Folwell evokes o myriodof descriptiveod- jectives.Visionory. Controversiol. Committed, Zeolot. Devoted. Potriot.Despised, Respected. Concerned, Crusoder, Destructive. Hero,Norrow, Admired. However you describe him, you'll wont to wotch hisnew show "Jerry Folwell Live," Sundoy nights on coble's SuperStotionWTBS, Duringthe showFolwell will comment on currentevents ond contempororyissues, And - vioo livephone-in segment - tolkwith you,Ask him onything. He will be glodto helpfind on onswerto o difficultquestion, problem, or conflict.Tune-in, Phone-in, He'll be woitingto heorfrom you. Sundoys,ll:O5 pm EST lO:O5 pm CST,9:O5 pm MST,B:O5 pm PST SuperstationI WTBS Cablesmost popular network trIINDAMENIALISM TO what'swrong with prosperityTheology?

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theologyseems to be - ffqosperity - tion PauI lzthe newesi craze in church facedwasnot from the Roman authorities. philosophy.It proclaims that His most devastatineoD- + position Godwants all His children to be healthy, was from fellow belieiers. When wealthy,.and h"pp-y.I recently heard the Devil kicks you, you should r-r9tbe a televrslon preacher announcethat surprised.He-is supposedio kick you. Go.d.wantsonly good things for His But when fellow Christians turn their children. He was certain that God So*r*e is watching backson you, criticize you, questionyour.motives, never intends to have Christians ex_ your and put you life, examiningthe down, you perienceadversity. people are sick and really hurt. unsuccessful,he said, becausethey sincerity of your , .Whenhateful, critical peoplewere doingeverything lack faith-God doesnot mean for us commitment humanlypoisible to to have problems. to Christ. minimizepaul's ministry he said, ,,It makes no While the Bible doessay a sreat difference to he.', What a dealabout the abundantlifein man of God!He did not defendhimself. Cfirist, Turn your problem lnto an oDDor- ,,I we must realizethat life He did not retaliate.He said, want is the sum of tyntty to wltness.paul was pfiion, all that h3ppens in you to know, it doesn't matter to to us-the problems chainedbetween two guardr. me weface, H; h;d; ytty person preaches gospel. the peoplewe meet,ihehurts problem.But .u the he chanled that problem rr onty matters to me anddisappointments, moments of sor_ into an that Christ is opportunityto witneis to the preached."That row, grief, loss,defeat, and discouraee- gu_ards. paul's is Christianmaturitv. In fact, witnesswas so We need ment.It is "the agonyof defeat"as will to hear that in our churchJs ettectivethat eventhough he was con- today. as the "thrill of victory." Our livesare How often we look down oui fined to a prison,his teslimonyspread spiritl:al often filled with problemsand trouble. nosesat thosewho do not do lhrgugh the entire city of Rome.iryh"n elactly paul .ili Thekey_ to livingsuccessfullyis learn- as we do. But said, God.getsinvolved in a problem,and yo" preached, ing to deal with our problems. 9l,tf:, ir we ought to..ioi"* realizewhat Godwanis you to ao oiiit rnat of his problems,paul says ooes not mean we agree with . _Speaking the.problem,- He can go 6"yonaprir; everyone, in Philippians1:12."I wouldye shouid but we should b-emature waus to reachpeople for JesusChrist. enough understand."That is the key.Most to rejoice wheneverChrist is of Turn your problem lnto an oDDor. preached. us look at our difficulties from a human Thereis a world of people tunlty to encourageother Chrtstltans. going or horizontal perspective.But paul to hell. We must forget itt 6u. rrosperlty theologyprovides no test of pettiness says if you really want to and learn to rej6ice when deal with Lnrrstlanmaturity. Beinga Christian your problems,if you want Jesusis preached. victory over rs easy everythinggoes your them,you must understand ryhen way. God is bigger than your problem. themfrom lne reat.challengeto live for a divine or vertical perspective. Chriit Paulsaid, "Even though-Iam in prison, The comes when everything goes only way to wrong. mlsuncterstood,criticized, and thinss overcomeyour problems someoneis watching your is to see life with are going against me, I know them from Godtspoint of view. mrcroscoplcrnterest, Godls God examinineand able to deliver." doesnot makemiitakes. Everv analyzingthe validity and sincer]tvof If you attempt to overcome time somethinggoes wrong, every tim; your commitment adversitv you to JesusChrist. ihe on your own-humanly, nave a problem, start lookins quality of yourmaturity rationally around-God'! emergeswhen intellectually-your pioblems purposeis beingworkei you face a problem, wiii and *haj vou ao you.away.But when out in your life. Do not ignor-, resist, with the problem 1we!p you- yield or will encourige or indwelling support avoidthe problem.Discover God's cuscourage people. 19 !h". un- purpose. other Irmit.edsupply of the "nd God permits Spirit of God, pioblbms in your life t^e1ryingto walk Why doesGod allow sickness,sor- so you and be led by the can know His comfort. Once Spirit, Godpromises row, disapqgintm-ent,hurt, andgrief ? y_ou to interven; in ; know His comfort and realizethai supernatural, If He is a God of love, why doEs inexplicable,and divine He He will.meet your need,you ."r, allow Christiansto sufferi ,ii way to meet your need. God has down with someonewho has prob_ reasonsfor trials a Satanonce raised the issueof pros_ and testings,a plan lem and comfort him. that perity theologywith God,to can be implementedoilv when your problem whicir the you . Tr- lnto an oppor. L,ordresponded, "Hast thou go through problems. tuntty to considered rejolce. The greatestopposi my servantJob?" 12 FundomentolistJournol T DoesRock Music Have A Hold 0nYour Youth? AboutOur Seminars FundamentalBaptist Evangelist Davld Benoit (Ben-wah') has undertaken indepth research into the lyrics ol rockmusic and thelifestyles of themusicians in orderto factuallypresent seminars expsing the truth about the rock music industry. These evangelisticallyorientedseminars are entitled OmildcTmdendrln Rorlilt Cc andVlolencr ln RorhMudc, and while they areextremely enlightening to Christians, they are moreso convicting to theunsaved. The seminan feature lact-revealing slides illustratingthe powerful subliminal and very damaging influence the l&billion dollar rock industry is havingon America's youth andadults. Dave closes all seminars with a Gospelpresentation and invitation for the lost to accept Christ. Over 1500 people have beensaved in thepast 12 months. OcculticTendencies in Rock Music Daviddiscuses the satanic influence of rockmusicians and their music by citingsuch examples as Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heouenand Black Oak Arkansas' When Elatricity Came to Arhansas,both of whichuse the technique ol backwardmasking to recordsubliminal satanic messages. When these songs are played backwuds, on a phonographDavid carries with him, one canhear praises to Satan.Dave also shows documented evidence that many of today's rock musicians are alliliated with the occult andsatanism. Violencein RockMusic Davidrelates shocking illustrations like Van Halen's popular hit, lump, which promotes suicide, and the Police's hil, Murder by Numbers,which advocates the killing of people. David usc theseand many other examples toattribute much of today's violence in societyto thepowerful influence of rock"heroes." -what otherssay About our semina

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he psalmistsaid, "The daysof only an occasionalexpression of pity. ing letter to the los AngelesTimes: our yearsare threescoreyears "Poor thing," one Beatle said. "He "I seeno human beings.My phone I and ten," and the number of can'thelp beingold." neverrings. I feel sure the world has peoplewho havereached that fullness Whatis old age?One man said, "It's ended.I'm the only oneon earth.How of years is larger today than at any alwaysl0 yearsolder than I am." Age elsecan I feel?All alone.The people point in history.In 1790,when the first is relative,and there is sometruth to herewon't talk to you. They say,'Pay federalcensus was taken, less than 20 the adage,"You're as young as you your rent and go back to your room.' percent of the Americanpopulation feel." Seventy-year-oldE. B. White I'm so lonely,very, very much.I don't reachedthe ageof 70.Today more than oncesaid, "Old ageis a specialprob- know what to do." 80 percentwill survivepast that age, lem for me becauseI've never been Mrs. Rosensteinenclosed a dollar andthe numberof senioradults grows able to shed the mental image I have and six stampswith her letter. The eachyear. of myself-a lad of about 19." dollar was to pay for a phonecall; the Therehas alsobeen a drastic change Though our bodies inevitably age, stampswere to be usedif anyonewould in the socialattitude toward old people. unlessaffected by disease,our minds write to her. In a city of nearly three BenjaminFranklin was over 80 when will not.The minds and souls of Amer- million people,Mrs. Rosenstein,age 84, he attendedthe ConstitutionalConven- ica's 38.1million peopleover the age had no one. tion, and his enormousinfluence still of 60(16.3 percent of the U. S.popula- Peopleof any ageare too precious touchesour livestoday. But our soci- tion) should not be left to perish in to be ignored.The church cannotclose ety's derisionof old agewas depicted loneliness.ln GrowingOld in the Coun- its heart to people who simply need throughoutthe 1964film, A Hard Day's try of the Young,Senator Charles H. other people.Some churches have de- Night.The Beatleswere seentreating Percytold the story of JeanRosenstein signedprograms to provide outreach an old manwith spitefulcontempt and of Los Angeles.She wrote the follow- to older peoplein their communities. THEOPEN

Under the leadership of pastor SocialSecurity checks arrive), and the SheltonSmith, JohnCampbell directs group often goesout to eat.During the the SuperSixties program, an outreach secondpart of the month, they may of the Church of the OpenDoor. This havea covereddish dinner at the church group of SuperSixties has been meeting camp or someother specialactivity. TheseSuper Sixtiesare ready to twice a month for five years.Campbell Between180-250 people participate in begin onother exciting trip. usually plansactivities requiring money this program, and Campbell is now for the first part of the month (whenthe busy planning for the ministry's fifth 14 FundomentollstJournol anniversarybanquet in October.Last year over 440 peopleattended the annual banquet, and Campbell expects over 600 this year. Oneinteresting aspect of the Mary- land SuperSixties program is its choir, which has sungon the stepsof the U. S. Capitoland is often the featuredenter' tainment at various shopping malls. They also perform at nursing homes and churches,and presenttwo special musicalprograms each year. Campbellenjoys traveling with his group, and this year they are taking two major trips-one to Williamsburg, Virginia, and one to Nova Scotia. Campbellbelieves that the greatest needof seniorsis "to be wantedand needed."To fulfill that need,he enlists the help of his peoplewhenever he can. Manydrop by his officeoften to assist with the folding and mailing of his monthly newsletter.Campbell encour- agestheir activity and appreciates their help. PastorSmith of Churchof the Open Door welcomesbanquet guests.

quick game,such as a mini-scavenger Zimmer is adefinite favorite. Our peo- hunt, but the activity must fit into the ple like any of the Christiansfrom the fast-paced program that allows no LawrenceWelk crowd. We'vealso had more than 15minutes for eachsegment. Tom Netherton and Cathy Sullivan." "No matter how long it takes,there The program finally draws to a is one thing that we do each week," close when either Dave Edwards or says Edwards. "We recognizebirth- Bill Kline, the pastor of the church, days,anniversaries, and we introduce brings a short and simple gospelmes- Super Sixtiesin a skit on "HeeHaw" all first-time visitors." Usuallythere sage.From the beginningof their min- Day at Trinity Baptist Church. are between60-100 visitors eachweek, istry until now, they havenever had an but Edwardscalls them all up onto the invitation without someoneindicating Dave Edwards is the minister to platform and introducesthem by name that he has receivedChrist. senioradults for Trinity Baptist Church and by hometown. "When they hear The Florida "supers" axevery active. in the retirementhaven of Clearwater, the cheering for their hometown or They take a one-daytrip each month Florida. Not only doesEdwards draw homestate, they know that they're not to one of the many Florida tourist at- retired people,but the annualpilgrim- alone." Edwardsbelieves that is im- tractions,and they take five overnight age of "snow birds" from the north portant becausetwo-thirds of his group trips and three extendedtrips every boostshis weeklywinter attendanceto are widowed ladies who are trying to year. They havebeen to the European 1,300.It all averagesout, Edwardsesti- adjust to life alone. PassionPlay, Hawaii, the Holy Land, mates,to about 1,000"supers" a week. The next phaseof the program is Alaska,Australia, China, Russia, and This group of seniors meets each designedto stimulate the intellect. A this year they are going to the Mexican Friday morning from 9:45until noon. doctor, lawyer, or travel guide may Riviera. Edwards has designed the program speakbriefly; but their topic is always Is it difficult to orchestratesuch an around the four areas of need in the somethingthat interestsnon{hristians active program? Not accordingto Dave lives of senior adults: social,mental, as well as Christians. Edwards. "I'm the director, but they entertainment, and spiritual. Featured musical artists have in- do all of the work," he states."For in- The meeting begins with lots of cluded Doug Oldham,Danny Gaither, stance,we nln I I bus routes to our Fri- audience participation and singing. Truth, Henry and Hazel Slaughter, day meetings,and all 1l drivers are The group singsold sacredsongs, and RobbieHiner, and the SalvationArmy seniors-retired truck drivers, school old secularsongs like "I-et Me Call You Band. "Their tastesnrn from country to bus drivers, and so forth. His people Sweetheart."This time may feature a classical,"says Edwards, "but Norma have also purchasedtwo diesel buses July/August1985 15 for their trips, and they recognizethe needsof othersby financially supporting two families on the mission fields of Bolivia and Brazil. Edwards believesthe greatestthing he can give to his peopleis recogrition. "That may not sound very spiritual, but just taking the time to say 'hi' means everything to them. I've seen them stand in line for 15minutes just to shakesomeone's hand. These people may not hear from their families very often, and they really needthe care and concerntlat are a part of recognition." Jonathan Swift once said, "Every man desiresto live long, but no man would be old." If the church can provide an outreachministry to the older adults in our communities, no one needfear growing old. Irt us do it for them and for ourselves-becausetime does not stand still for any of us. Enioying a specialChristmas program. LA CHURC

one may give a travelogue.The after- church. However, the people who at- noon endswith lunch and fellowship. tend his Super Sixties programs do On May 3 a specialbirthday cele- not necessarilvattend his church. In bration washeld in honor of the oldest fact, he finds that they are from every memberof the SuperSixties, 100-year- sort of backgroundand denomination. old Alvah Watson.The mayor of Fort lampman believesthat his greatest Waynealso participated in the event, challengeis to help his people"under- declaringMay 3 as "AlvahWatson Day." standthat Godloves them, that they're As in other suchministries, Lamp- important, and that they do havesome- man's program is an outreach of the thing to offer to society." I

Receivinga friendly handshakelrom GeorgeLampman.

Anothergroup of SuperSixties is activeat BlackhawkBaptist under the leadershipof GeorgeLampman. His group of 300 seniorsmeets weekly at the church. His sixth anniversarymeet- ing last year brought in over 600peo- ple from 93 area churches. Lampman conducts an informal weekly program where his members welcomeeach other, sing,and sharein fellowship.Each week special music is presented,followed by a short gospel message.Lampman then allows a "stretch time" and introducesthe next speakeron the program-someone to offer interesting information that his folks can use. For instance,a doctor may present a short speechor some- BlackhawkBaptist Church's Super Sixties ioininfellowship at abanquet. 16 FundomentolistJournol )-by DennisFields

young man in the ministry pectationis to be fulfilled. Most impor- pectsthe associateto becomestrongly will often seeka positionas an tant, eachmust enterthe relationship involved and those areas where he associatepastor, to solidify with the attitude expressedin Ephesians should remain passive.Many pastors his abilities and develop better 4:l-3: "Walk. . . with all lowlinessand feel that in certain areas no one can ministerial skills. He may even con- meekness,with longsuffering,forbear- achievethe desired responseas effec- sider the pastor for whom he works to ing oneanother in love;endeavoring to tively asthey can.This is not a negative be a hero. But although the senior keepthe unity of the Spirit in the bond character quality. It is a positive pastor may havea great record of ac- of peace." leadership trait. Pastors who are complishmentsin the ministry, he may Beforea pastorinterviews an appli- honestwith themselvesrecognize their not possessthe management skills cant,he shouldprepare a thoroughjob own leadership deficiencies. These necessaryto nurture a young asso- description for the position and deficienciesshould be the strengthsof ciate.Many potential "giants" for the establishsalary and benefitsthat are the associate. Lord havebeen stunted by full-grown relativeto the current living standards. Exodus4:10-16 relates the story of giantswho were unableto reproduce One who seeksthe position of as- Moses'conversation with Godconcern- themselvesin others. sociatepastor must havea clearunder- ing his leadershiprole for the nation On the other hand, many churches standingof God'swill for his life. He of Israel. Mosesrecognized his own have been quieted by an overzealous, shouldprepare a list of self-perceived weaknessand protested the assign- ambitiousassociate pastor who did not weaknessesand strengths.Comparing ment.God responded by giving him an temperhis zealwith knowledge.Some theseaspects will be beneficialin dis- associatewho was strongwhere Moses pastorsin this situationresign rather coveringhis ministry gifts, andwill aid was weak. The deficiencvdid not dis- than tolerate this attitude. Still others him and the pastoras they reviewthe qualify Moses,but serv-edas oppor- take the drasticmeasure of firing the job description. tunity for God to strengthen Moses associate,and consequently have to de- Oncethe seniorpastor decidesto spiritually and to solidifuhis position fend their pastoral leadership and hire an associate,he should begin a as the leader.It also providedAaron rebuild the church. periodof "indoctrination,"when he ex- the opportunity to be used of God in This "two-headedmonster" is not plains his vision, his methods,his a supportiverole. The relationshipbe- a twentieth-centuryinvention. David priorities, his gbals,and his view of tweena pastorand his associateallows had to deal with a similar situation himselfas a leader.The senior pastor both men to exercisetheir individual with his firstborn son,Absalom. Elisha shouldexplain the areaswhere he ex- gifts and abilities for the glory of God. was confrontedwith an associatewho took advantage of his position to satisfyhis greedfor wealth.Paul had AM I TO UNDERETAND,SMEDLEY, THAT YPU to sendan associateaway (Acts 13). NOI.oNOER IIISI.ITO SERVE AS MV However,the pastor-associaterela- tionshipcan be beautiful, harmonious, AssocrnrgPASToR and spiritually fruitful. Both menmust enter the relationship with a clear understandingof what each expects from the arrangementand how this ex-

Ti, relationship betweena pastor and his associateallows both men to exercisetheir indiuidualgifts and abilities for the glory of Gd. S; '.&< 'c)l^vfflq ':-f

July/August1985 17 No pastor-associaterelationship this by referring to him and his work would like to have and then strive to will be fruitful unlesseach man's rela- in his sermons.The associatecan at- be that himself. tionshipwith Godis healthy.Each man tend various board meetingsand give Althoughopportunities may arise should consider that his calling, al- reports on the projectsor ministries when the associate will be able to thougha leadershiprole, is to minister for which he is responsible.Paul is prob asserthimself, he shouldbe carefulof (serve).Christ confrontedHis disciples ably our best exampleof this. ln his the effect that could have upon the with this aspect of their calling in Epistleshe commendshis associates- pastor. The humility and servantship Mark 10:35-45.James and John had Timothy, Barnabas,Sosthenes, Titus, of David is a goodexample. asked Christ to place them in the Phebe. Accordingto ProverbsIl:25, "The foremostpositions in heaven.Although Commendation gives encourage- liberal soul shall be made fat: and he the practice of lordship was prevalent ment to the associate.A word of public that watereth shall be watered also amongthe Gentiles,it wasnot to be so praisefrom the pastoris an incentive himself."Cultivating a relationshipis for the disciples.Christ said, "But to continueto do a goodjob. It also similar to planting a garden.The prod- whosoeverwill be great among you, solidifiesthe pastor and associateas uct must be continuallynourished and shall be your minister." a team in the eyesof the congregation. watered.When the associateis careful Paul wrote in Philippians 2:3-4, Patienceis another ingredient the to honor the pastor, God will bring "Let nothing be donethrough strife or pastor must add to the training pro- honor to the associate. gram. He has experience and fore- sight that a youngassociate may not have.When given a promotional project or someother task,the associate will most likely be creative and resourceful. The pastor should be tolerant of the new ideas. In fact, creativenessshould be encouraged. and a must in Remember,patience is a virtue, and a must in "growing" an associate."He "growing" that delicatelybringeth up his servant from a child shallhave him becomehis an associate, sonat thelength" (Prov.29:21). Today's successfulpastors need many "sons" in the ministry. The pastor is responsiblefor the spiritual growth of the associate. The future plans of the associate vainglory; but in lowlinessof mind let Spiritual maturity is an ongoingchar- shouldbe discussedwhen he is hired. each esteemother better than them- acter quality and necessary for Many associatesare training tobecome selves.Look not everyman on his own pastoralleadership. It canbe neither senior pastors,but God calls certain things,but every man also on the things caught nor bought; it must be taught men to spend their ministry lives as of others."The secret to a strong,pro- and sought.Paul and Timothy are fine associatepastors. God has especially ductive relationshipin any situation is examplesof this relationship.Paul was gifted these men with the proper at- the spirit of cooperationand service. the willing teacher and Timothy the titude and personality to serve as the Pastors are responsiblefor the hungry seeker. Paul wrote, "This right hand of seniorpastors. ministerial training and growth of the charge I commit unto thee, son The seniorpastor and the associate associate.Joshua received such train- Timothy. .. that thou by them should never close their minds to the ing from the leadershipof Moses.At mightest war a goodwarfare; holding working of the Holy Spirit in in- Moses' side throughout 40 years of faith, and a goodconscience" (1 Tim. dividual lives. Ministry and serviceto wilderness wandering, he noted the l:18-19). God should not be limited to the im- methods Moses employed to handle The associatepastor alsohas scrip- mediate."Now the God of peace.. . situations and individuals. tural obligationsand responsibilities. make you perfect in every good work Training an associateis a learning He must be totally committedto the to do his will, working in you that experience for the senior pastor as ministry-not to his calling only, but which is well-pleasingin his sight, well. He strengthenshis communica- to the pastor and the local church he through Jesus Christ; to whom be tion skills as he teachesbv word and serves. The associateshould under- glory for ever and ever. Amen." example.The pastor may liaue forgot- stand his position to be groundedin ten sonie of the traits that servedto the text of Romans13. I Dennls Flelds is Christian service make him successful,but as he im- An associatewho practices total director at Liberty University and an parts his knowledgeand experienceto commitment to his pastor and the assoiiatepastor at ThomasRoad Bap- the associate,he may rekindle fires of ministry of the gospelwill find great tist Church, Lynchburg, Virginia. He zeal. "Iron sharpenethiron; so a man blessings bestowed upon him. The holds an M.A. from Liberty Baptist sharpeneth the countenance of his associateshould make every effort to Seminary.Adapted by permissionfrom friend" (Prov.27:I7\. seethat his pastor is never slandered Ministies magazine,190 N. 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Prayeris difficult becauseit is one to help,to give,or to worship?Prayer of the activitiesSatan wants to remove is a time to dealwith sin and let Christ from your daily schedule. Through cleanseyou. prayer you not only receiveguidance f-fhanksgiving. Be specificin thank- and provision, you becomea channel ing Him for what His hand has done of God'spower. That power is necessary foryou. Ingratitudeis a seriousshort- to succeedin the spiritual warfare in coming.When He pours out blessings which you are engaged. and answersyour prayers, do not fail Ephesians6:10-18 illustrates the to say,"Thank-you." spiritual arrnor necessaryto defeat Thanksgiving is the appropriate Satan.Notice what you are to do after acknowledgementof the benefits and you haveput on the armor of God.You blessingsthat comeyour way everyday. are to pray! Prayeris the placeof battle! Pr.rm marksthe His merciesare new every morning. MostChristians fail in their prayer levelof yourgenuine Thanksgivingis different from ado- lives becausethey do not set apart a ration. In adoration, you praise God definite time and place to meet the Christianlife. You for who He is and seek His face for Lord daily. Below are someworkable arewhat you ane fellowship. In thanksgiving, you ex- suggestionsto help you cultivate the pressappreciation for what His hand regular habit of prayer. onyoun knees- has givenyou-and for the human cir- Establlsh the prtority of prayer. nothingmone. cumstancesthat mold and shapeyour The exampleof Christ indicates that life. An Arabianproverb says,"All sun- prayer is important.On oneoccasion shine makesa desert." As a child of He withdrew Himself into the wilder- Godyou are alwaysin His hand of pro- nessto pray. Anothertime He stayed tection and vou can alwavsbe thankful. up all night to pray. After feedingthe S-seekirigfor self-peiition, seeklng crowd of over 5,000,He did something Use the A-C-T-Ssystem of prayer. for others,and surrender.Petition has the averagepreacher would never do When you begin to pray, havea Bible to do with askingfor yourself.There is with such a crowd-He sent them away and pencil nearby.Open your heart to usually no problemwith that. But con- so He could go pray. Godand ask Him to teach,discipline, cern for physical needs alone is not You do find time to do what you and direct your study. enough.Ask for what you needto help want to do. You have spent a lifetime A-Afflrm God'spresence and adore you be what God wants you to be developingpatterns of behavior that Him. Rememberwhere you are when spiritually. havebecome habits. [n order to estab- you are praying. You are in God's Intercessionis askingfor the needs lish a prayer time, you will need to ThroneRoom, and Jesusis seatedat of others.The major part of your prayer developnew habits.You will be pulled the Father'sright handmaking inter- time should be intercessorv.Manv betweenold habitsand new ones,so be cessionfor you as you comebefore Him. Christians can point to somebnewho preparedto exert self-discipline. Allow yourselftime to be conscious cared enoughto pray for their salva- Deslgnate a tlme and place. For of God's presence.Rushing into His tion before they came to Christ. many,the first part of eachday is best. presencewith prayingthat is 95 per- Make a prayer list. Pray for family Thepsalmist said, "I myselfwill awake cent self-seekingis rude. You would membersdaily, alongwith other items early. I will praisethee, O [ord, among not go beforeanyone you respectwith- the Holy Spirit impresseson your heart. the people"(57:8-9). out taking the time to acknowledgehis Organizeyour intercessorypraying ac- If you are to pattern your prayers presence.As you become aware of cording to the daysof the week. For ex- after the model givenby the Lord (Matt. God'spresence, begin to adoreHim for ample, on Sunday you may want to 6:9-13),you must pray in the morning. who He is and not what He has done. pray for fellow believers,on Monday You do not ask God for your daily SeekHis face-not His hand. for missionaries and world need, on breadwhen the day is over! Nor do you You can becomeso busy working Tuesdayfor teachersand church work- needdeliverance from temptationwhen for God that you forget to spendtime ers, and so on. Rememberto be specific. you are about to go to sleep.Logically, loving, adoring, and knowing Him. Total surrenderwill glorify Godin you needto addressGod at the begin- Daniel I l:32 says,"But the peoplethat your praying."Thy will be done" is the ning of your day. do know their Godshal! be strong,and attitude of submissionwe should ex- The place of prayer should be pri- do exploits." hibit. vate. Jesussuggested a place that is C-Confesslon.Few Christians know Prayertakes time, but how much? quiet, secluded,and shut (Matt. 6:6). the meaningof biblical confession.We As much as it takesto get the job done. Designatea place that will be your confesswholesale-"forgive me of my You will neverbe successfulas a grow- altar of prayer exclusively-perhaps a sins"-instead of retail (specifically ing Christian apart from a personal, table or the side of your bed.Once you naming and dealingwith the sins one regulai, daily meetingwith God.Make arrive at your designatedplace, you by one.)Being too generalis like run- prayer a daily priority, and you will be will be psychologicallyset and able to ning a lawnmower over a weed, but surprised at how God will help you. concentrateon the Lord. leaving the root in the ground. Before you closeyour eyesin sleep Be specificwith God.Examine your I J. GordonHenry is executivedirec- eachnight, ask God to remind you of life. Examineyour words, your mind, tor of Transnational Association of your appointment with Him for the and vour attitudes.Examine vow short- Christian Schools and is actively in- next rnorning.And do not miss it! comings-did you fail to love, to speak, volved in a prayer seminar ministry. 20 FundomentollstJournol The Penilof Pnayenlessness

by WoodrowM. Kroll

esustaught His disciples,"Men oughtalways to pray, it out." Only after worry and failure do we learn that our andnot to faint" [uke 18:1).I think he meantit. Paul sufficiencyis in God. instructedthe Thessalonians,"Pray without ceasing," Manassehwas Judah's most wicked king. He madeJeru- (1 Thess.5:17). I think he meantit. In proddingthe Ephe- salem"to do worse than the heathen"(2 Chron.33:9). He siansto standfast in the Lord, the apostlecounsels them, was self-sufficient.He did not needGod: he would run his "Praying always with all prayer and supplicationin the own life. But whenthe Assyrianstook Manassehcaptive to Spirit" (Eph.6:18). I think he meant it. Babylonhe discoveredhe was not as self-sufficientas he Still, of all the privileges and responsibilitiesof the thought."And when he was in affliction, he besoughtthe believer,prayer may well be the least exercisedprivilege Lord his God,and humbledhimself greatly before the God and the leastrespected responsibility. Prayerlessness is so of his fathers,and prayedunto him: and he was intreated prevalentin Christiancircles we almostnever talk of him, andheard his supplication,and brought him again about it. But we must. to Jerusaleminto his kinedom.Then Manasseh knew What exactly is prayerlessness?Con- that the Lord he was God" (2 Chron.33:12-13). sider thesethings. Manassehwas king of God'schosen people and Prayerlessnessls a declaration of the ancestorof our lord Jesus,yet he wasa prayer- self-sufflclency. Do you remember lesspawn in Satan'shand. How much like him when you learnedto ride a bicycle? are we. Until we recognizeour insufficiencyto On the first dayyou told your dadit handleall that Satanbrings our way,we will be wouldnot bea problem.You did not guilty of prayerlessnessin a tacit declarationof need his help. It looked easy;you self-sufficiency. wouldjust geton and ride.Of course Prayerlessnessis a refusal to exerclse a Dadknew better, and after a skinned blood-bought prlvllege. At the dawn of hu- elbow,so did you. man history, Adam and Eve were in paradise, To refuseto take your needsand the beautiful Garden of Eden, the garden of concernsto God is a similar declara- God.They were in fellowshipand harmonywith tion of self-sufficiency.We are saying their creator.He walked and communicatedwith to Him, "Thanks, God, but I them in the coolof the day(Gen. 3:8). But sud- don't needyou. I'll work i-. denlysin separatedthem from Godand " {\ *TI n*^ broke that fellowship. What is { worse,they were driven from

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July/August1985 21 the gardenand accessto God.Cherubim in Scripture. Prayer doesnot produce were placed at the entrance with a righteousness,but those living righ- flaming sword to preventman's direct teouslywill not fail to pray. Remem- accessto God,part of man's punish- ber, "The effectualfervent prayer of ment for sin. the righteous man availeth much" Still, Godloved His errant children (James5:16). Just as righteousliving and sent His Son to die for our sins. will drive you to prayer, the converse Paul describesit this wav. "And vou is alsotrue. Unrighteousnesswill keep hath he quickened,who were deai in you from prayer(see I Peter3:12; John trespassesand sins... and were by 9:31;Ps. 66:18; Prov. 15:29). nature the children of wrath. . . but John Bunyan once said, "Prayer God,who is rich in mercy,for his great will makea man ceasefrom sin as sin lovewherewith he lovedus, evenwhen Our. pnivilegeto go will enticea manto ceasefrom prayer." we were deadin sins,hath quickened Thesin of prayerlessnessnot only dis- us togetherwith Christ . . . . At that time to Godin prayerrs the quietsthe heart of God,it enticesthe you were without God,being aliens . . . resultof His son's heart of Satan.That old Serpentknows having no hope,and without God in the if he can keep us prayerlesshe can world: but now in ChristJesus ye who greatsacnifice. keepus powerlessas well. But more sometimeswere far off are madenieh than this, a heart that is closedto God by the blood of Christ . . . and is always open to Satan and he only preachedpeace to you which were""*" afar "id needsa crack. off, and to them that were nigh. For On the night that He wasbetrayed through him we both haveaccess by one people"(l Sam.9:2). When Samuel saw our Lord Jesus agonizedgreatly in Spirit unto the Father" (Eph.2:l-18). him he responded,"Behold the man" prayer. He had arrived at the Garden Denieddirect accessto Godbecause (l Sam.9:17), a greetingpresented to of Gethsemaneand instructed His of sin, we have regainedthat access Israel'srightful king manygenerations disciplesto remainthere as He went through the blood of Christ. Our privi later (John19:5). deeper into the garden with Peter, legeto go to God in prayer is the result Not long after Saul'sanointing as James,and John.Positioning them, the of His Son'sgreat sacrifice.Romans king, the folly of the Jews was evi- Masterdisappeared into the darkness, 5:l-2 makes this abundantly clear. denced.Samuel reproved Israel for her into the inner recessesof the garden. "Thereforebeing justified by faith we ingratitude and exhortedthem, "If ye Having laboredin prayer the Master havepeace with Godthrough our lord will fear the Lord. . . but if ye will not returned to find the three disciples JesusChrist. By whom alsowe haveac- obey the voice of the Lord" (l Sam. sleeping and rebuked them saying, cessby faith into this gracewherein we l2:14-15).Delivering a rebukeis never "Couldestnot thou watch onehour?" stand."Those who remainunjustified pleasant,but the peoplereceived it and But with this stern rebuke came a not only remain without God's peace requestedthat Samuel"pray for thy positivemessage-a lesson to be learned but without accessto Him, accessthat servantsunto the Lord thy God, that by all who are guilty of prayerlessness. comesonly as a resultof Christ'sblood. we die not; for we haveadded unto all TheLord said,"Watch ye and pray, lest Thoseof us who havepeace with God our sins this evil, to ask us a king" ye enterinto temptation"(Mark 14:38). and accessto Him through Christ's (l Sam. 12:19). Perhapsa consistent,vital, involved blood, and yet do not exercisethe priv- Samuel'sresponse could havebeen prayer life hasnot beena part of our ilegepurchased by that blood,slap our thoseever-popular, four little words, Christian lives. Maybe we are busy lord in the faceevery time we are guilty "I told you so!" Yet he recognizeda preaching,teaching, parenting, or ful- of prayerlessness. godly responsibilityand responded, filling other important responsibilities Sincethe blood of Christ brought "Moreover as for me, God forbid that for God.Maybe we haverelegated pro- us nigh to God again and restoredour I shouldsin againstthe Lord in ceas- longedprayer to those "who can't do direct accessto Him, how painful it ing to pray for you" (l Sam. 12:23). anythingelse." After all, "If you can't must be for the Lord Jesusto view our Samuelrecognized that prayerless- go or give,you can alwayspray." What callousnesswith regardto exercising nesswas sin againsta holyGod. Jesus' a shamenot to recognizethe peril of this costlyprivilege. Prayerlessness is admonition,"Men oughtalways to pray" such an attitude, the peril of prayer- a cruel refusal to accepta purchased picks up on that theme.Prayer is not lessness.Whatever else Christ has privilege. only a blood-boughtprivilege, it is a giftedus to do, He hascommanded us Prayerlessnessls sln agalnst a holy demandingresponsibility. It is the re- to pray, eachof us. God. Israel had clamored for a kine. sponsibility of those whose accessto The whole armor of God,by which Shewanted to be like everyoneelse. in God has beenrestored. We must use we withstand in the evil day, is ener- spite of her unworthy rnotives, God this avenueof God's mercy, not only gizedand vitalizedby "praying always grantedIsrael's request. He directed in our behalf but also in behalf of those with all prayer and supplicationin the Samuel the priest to the Benjamite who do not have such access.If faith- Spirit, and watching thereunto with all house of Kish. "He had a son, whose ful, consistent, thoughtful prayer is perseveranceand supplication for all name was Saul, a choice young man, Christ'scommand, then prayerlessness saints"(Eph. 6:18). Lord, energizeus! and a goodly: and there was not among is nothing short of sin against Him. the children of Israel a goodlierperson Prayerlessnessls an openlnvltatton I Woodrow M. Kroll is president of than he: from his shoulders and up- to the Devll. There is a clear relation- Practical Bible Training School,Bible ward he was higher than any of the shipbetween prayer and righteousness School Park, New York. 22 FundomentolistJournol Pna{RLll,.f,gnoob

by Ronald T. Habermas

ft hould children be allowed to pray in school?We have Impllclt curriculum includes"hidden" goalsin educa- \heard the argumentsa hunired times before. tion-lessons more often "caught" than "taught" in V Theopponents seem tohave much in com- z school.For example,Eisner notes that "one of the mon: a belief in the value - first thingsa studentlearns of prayer and personal is to provide the teacher faith, a recognitionof the .! with what the teacher importanceof Scripture, wants or expects.The most and a needto reclaim this : important meansfor doing country's religious heri- this is for the student to tage. Both factions de- 'i,;i:1,:a study the teacher,to learn nounce student coercion 'i 't'Y I just how much effort must and dominanceby a par- be expendedfor an A, a B, ticular religiousposition or a C grade." or group. RonaldC. Doll comple- What are these two ments Eisner's remarks groups arguing about? concerning implicit cur- Frankly,at times it is dif- riculum in Curriculum ficult to determine.If each Improvement: Decision sidewould really listento Making and Process. the other, they might real- Doll statesthat this ize how close they are to second type of one another. But incred- curriculum in- ibly, the real foundational cludes such ex- issue has not been ad- periencesas "teas- dressedat all! ing boys, pinching The foundationalissue girls, advancingoneself that is so critical to the inconsideratelyin the cafe- prayer in school contro- teria line, learning to like versyis not a theological, history, developinga prej- political, or educationalis- udice against an ethnic sue.[t is an issueof curric- group, protecting one's ulum. We must realizethat front teeth from being all curriculum espouses pushed down hard on certain "value-laden"pre- drinking fountains." Doll suppositionswhich must believes that "for chil- be addressedby both sides dren and youth today, in this discussion. theseand similar informal In The EducationalImagination: On the Design experrencesor engagementsare some- and Evaluation of SchoolPrograzs, Elliot W. Eisner times the most memorableones in their explores three types of curriculum. careers." F.lpncft curr{culum, the most apparent,includes Null curriculum includes subject all publicly acknowledgedgoals in education: matters that schoolsneglect to teach: reading, writing, arithmetic, and so forth. voids in educationalprograms that limit July/August1985 23 the kinds of ideas and skills a student How can a valueladen statement might otherwise have had. supporting voluntary prayer in schools Eisner asks, "Why is it that law, be less valid than another valueJaden economics, anthropology, psychology, statementprohibiting prayers? At least . .. thevisual arts, andmusic. . . are. . . those who support prayer in school not required parts of secondaryschool recognizethe rights of thosewho would programs?"He answershis own ques- not wish to pray. Thosewho would pro tion by observing that school subject hibit prayer favor only thosewho do not mattersare primarily chosenbecause wish to pray. of tradition, not becauseof careful As long as the federalcourts forbid analysisof other alternatives.Schools A'.* prohibiting prayer in schools,this exampleof null teachlargely out of habit and typically curriculum will continue to teach an restrict their curriculum to traditional prayerwas a statement.even stronger message, implicitly: topics, thus neglectingareas that could Bycondemning a studentswill equateeducation with the be extremelyhelpful to students.Eisner absenceof religion, and developmental concludesthat what schoolsare not "religious"position, it growth with the lack of divine guidance. teachingmay be asimportant as what inonicallyestablished a The final result is incomprehensiblefor thev are teachins. a country that only eight years before What do the tliree curriculum types "no-Godreligion." this 1962decision had beenled by Con- have to do with prayer in school?They gressto amendthe Pledgeof Allegiance each communicate an inherent value to the Flag to include the inspiring system.Preferences, beliefs, and convic- words "one Nation undcr God,indivisi- tions are continuously and simultane- each school day-even if the ble, with liberty and justice for all!" ously taught in any curriculum at any prayer is denominationally Sinceboth sidesof the schoolprayer school. That is simply the nature of neutral and pupils who wish to do argument declare a statement of in- curriculum. so may remain silent or be ex- herentvalues, which position is most ap No curriculum can be divorcedfrom cused from the room while the propriate and defensiblewith reference its inherentvalue system. For instance, prayer is being recited. to the United StatesConstitution? In our if a student is taught to becomea good This legal decision-which became pluralistic society,the position that sup citizen,he will explicitly learn the values an integral part of the national null cur- ports prayer (simultaneouslysupporting of upholding tradition and democracy. riculum for all schools-had an im- the decisionnot to pray) is far superior. He will be implicitly taught such values mediate,devastating, and detrimental By preventing the establishmentof as the free enterprisesystem. He may effect on all learners in this country. any national religion, the First Amend- also learn to prefer this nation'sgovern- Whv? ment unfortunately laid the foundation ing systemover other governments. i{ad theological truth been vio for secular education. However, the No matter what students learn lated?No, for this nation still upholds sobering fact remains that the authors through explicit curriculum, they will the rights of individual expressionand of the Constitution never intended to pick up implicit valueswhile they are freedomof religion, evenif theserights provide freedom"from" religion, but to learning. Eisner points out that even are somewhatrestricted during school insure freedom "of" religion. social scientistscannot make decisions hours. And surely neither Godnor His All curriculum decisions and or discoveriesthat are not "value-laden" Word has been affected by the legisla- positions-including the subject of sincethey selectthe problemsthey will tion of man. prayer-are extensionsof valueJaden consider,choose the methodsthey will Was the "separationof church and beliefs. Valusneutral statements in use,interpret the data they collect,and state" in jeopardy?No, for there are education simply do not exist. assign sigrificance to their own dis- numerous political safeguardsand re- Eisner summarizes,"What are the coveries.He summarizes:"To claim that ligious interest groups to keepthese in- potential consequencesof curriculum scienceis value saturatedis not to com- fluential forces distinct and segregated. neglect? I am not suggestingthat the plain but rather to give scientificinquiry Had compulsory public school edu- program of the school can teach its due. Its negationis what is worth cation beenendangered, or diluted? No, everythingor that it can be all things to complainingabout." for education,per se, has not been all people.I am suggestingthat content We now havea situationworth com- overtly affected by this legal decision. inclusion-contentexclusion decisions plaining about. On June 25, 1962,the This legislation has been so detri- are amongthe most important decisions highest legislative body in the country mental becauseof the subtlety of its ax- curriculum planners can make." arrived at the following decision: iological lesson-that law prohibiting It is not just what a teacher saysin Becauseof the prohibition of prayer was a value statement.This the classroom that is important-even the First Amendmentagainst the legislation was anything but value- what he does not say counts! enactmentof any law 'respecting neutral. By condemning a "religious" an establishedreligion,'which is position, it ironically establisheda "ne made applicable to the Statesby God religion." The real irony is that I Ronald T. tlabermas is assistant the FourteenthAmendment, state many proponentsof the current law do professor of educational ministries at officials may not composean of- not evenacknowledge their stanceto be Uberty University,Lynchburg, Virginia. ficial stateprayer and require that a valueJaden position. They perceive He holds a Ph.D.from Michigan State it be recited in the public schools that only the "other side" has University, East Lansing, Michigan. of the state at the beginning of preconceivedvalues and prejudices. 24 FundqmentollstJournol CHRISTIANIry& EIHICS BiblicdEthics and Economic& PoliticdFreed A prominent philosopher gives biblical guidelines for choosing Capitalism over Socialism.

by Ronald H. Nash

t Christianhas an obligationto are convincedthat the biblical ethic isolate some vague passage(usually fl seethat all his beliefsand ac- obligesthem to condemnCapitalism and onefrom the Old Testament)thatper- I ltions are consistentwith the endorsethe politics of Statismand the tains to an extinct cultural situationor Scriptures.The magnitude of this duty economicsof Socialism. practice.Then they proceedto deduce increasesin proportion to the impor- some complex economic or political tance of the subject. It is essential program from that text. Actually, they thereforeto seewhat the Bible hasto manipulate the Bible for their own sayabout limited governmentand the secular ends. They read their own free market. In the choice between twentieth-centurysecular theory into Capitalismand Socialism,what deci- a portion of the Word of God, torn sionshould a biblically informedChris- Wnorver possessionsfrom its biblical and cultural context. tian make? Any attempts to deducepolitical and Unfortunately, there is a small a humanbeing may economictheory from the Bible in this but growing army of Protestantsand acquire,he holds way shouldbe viewedwith skepticism. RomanCatholics who haveentered into ln place of the proof-text method, an uncritical alliancewith the political temporarilyas a steward a Christian should begin by acquiring Left. (An uncritical alliance with the a clear and complete picture of the political Right is equally disappoint- of Godand is ultimately biblical worldview of God, mankind, ing.) The so-calledliberation theolo- accountableto Godfor morality, and society.Then he should gians not only promote a synthesisof put his best effort into discoveringthe Marxism and Christianity, but also athow he usesthem, truth about economicand political sys- tempt to ground their recommended tems. He should try to clarify what restrictions of economicand political Capitalism and Socialism really are freedomon their interpretation of the (not what the propagandistssay they biblical ethic.An increasingnumber of are),and he shouldtry to discoverhow Left-wing Evangelicaltheologians ap- each systemworks, or if it can work. pear to stop just short of the more What is the mostpromising way for Finally he must comparehis economic radical pronouncementsof the libera- a Christian to go about relating his options to the standard of biblical tion thinkers, but nonethelesshold economic convictions to the Bible? morality. viewsof societythat certainly havethe Many writings from theseLeftist theo- The biblical worldview implies that writings of Marx as oneof their major logians illustrate what can be called sinceGod is the Creator of all that ex- sources.These Evangelicals-of-the-left the proof-text method. Thesewriters ists, He ultimately is the rightful owner July/August1985 25 of all that exists.Whatever possessions market processand the desireto re- people are confused or they do not a humanbeing may acquire,he holds placethe freedomof the marketwith want to let the rest of us in on the temporarilyas a stewardof God.He is some form of centralized control. dirty secret. ultimately accountableto Godfor how The real issuein the disputeamong Interestingly,they provide little in- he uses them. However widespread thesepositions is the degreeof eco- formation about the workings of this greedand avaricemay be in the human nomicfreedom each allows-the extent more utopiankind of Socialism.They race, they are clearly incompatible to which humanbeings will be permit- simply ignore the fact that however with the moral demandsof the biblical ted to exercisetheir own choicesin the humaneand voluntary their Socialism worldview. economicsphere of life. is supposedto becomeafter it hasbeen The Christianworldview also con- Capitalismshould be understoodas put into effect, it will take massive tains inescapablemoral obligations. a voluntary system of relationships amounts of coercion and theft to get Morality is not optional, relative,or utilizing the peaceful means of ex- things started. Moreover,voluntary conventional.All human beingshave change,which can be summedup in the Socialismis a contradictionin terms. certain natural rights inherentin their phrase,"If you do somethinggood for The most serious difficulty with creatednature and havecertain moral Socialismis that it makeseconomic ac- obligations to respect the rights of tivity impossible.Without free markets others.The possibility of humanfree- and the vital information markets dom is not a gift of governmentbut a supply, economicactivity would be- gift from God.Man's essential freedom comechaotic and result in drastic in- and his right to exercisethat freedom efficienciesand distortions.The only are his by virtue of his creation in llreed and avarice reason Socialist economieslike the God'simage. Soviet Union can function at all is Freedom always has God as its are clearlyincompatible becausetheir bureaucratscarefully ultimate ground and must alwaysexist monitor the pricing information avail- in relationshipto law. The moral law with the moral able from free marketsand then apply of Godidentifies definite limits beyond demandsof the this information to set their own prices. which human freedom under God Thegreat paradox of Socialismis that shouldnot pass.Freedom must never bihlical worduiew, it needs Capitalism to survive. be turned into license.Your freedom But critics of the market try to shift to swing your fist ends at the point attention away from their own em- where my nosebegins. barrassingproblems to claims that L,eftistEvangelicals correctly insist Capitalismmust be abolishedor re- that the biblical ethic condemnsindi- stricted becauseit is unjust or because vidual actions and social structures it restrictsimportant human freedoms. that oppresspeople, harm people,and me, then I'll do somethinggood for Capitalismis supposedto be incon- favor some at the expenseof others you." But exchangecan also take place sistent with Christianity becauseit (seeEzek. 34). However,when they by meansof force and violence.In this allegedlygives a predominantplace to take their next step and claim that violent meansof exchange,the rule of greedand other non-Christianvalues. Capitalisminevitably and necessarily thumb is: "Unless you do something Allegedly,Capitalism increases poverty produces social structures that op- good for me, I'll do somethingbad tc and the misery of the poor while it presspeople, they are deadwrong (see you." This is the controlling principle makesa few rich at the expenseof the Ronald Nash, SocdalJustice and the of Socialism.Socialism means far more many. Socialism,on the other hand, Chistian Church). than centralizedcontrol of the economic claims to be the economicsvstem of Finally, the biblical worldview in- process.It entailsthe introductionof peoplewho reallycare for the lessfor- cludesthe inescapablefact of human coercioninto economicexchange in tunatemembers of societv.Socialism sin and depravity. No economic or order to facilitatethe attainmentof the is the economicsof compission.But, political system that assumesthe goalsof the elite who function as the of course, the claims are not true. essentialgoodness of human nature central planners.Even if we fail to Peoplewho make such chargeshave or holds out the dream of a perfect notice anothercontrast between Capi- their facts wrong. earthlysociety can possibly be consis- talism andSocialism, we alreadyhave Capitalismis not economicanarchy. tent with the Bible. a major difference to relate to the For one thing, Capitalismrecognizes Onedominant feature of Capitalism biblical ethic. One svstem stresses severalnecessary conditions for the is economic freedom, the belief that voluntaryand peaceful"exchange while kinds of voluntary relationships it peoplehave the right to exchangethings the other depends on coercion and recommends.One of thesepresupposi- voluntarily, free from force,fraud, and violence. tions is the existenceof inherent human theft. Capitalismis more than this, of Somereligious Socialistsprofess rights-the right to make decisions, course,but its concernwith free ex- contempt for the coercive forms of the right to be free, the right to hold changeis undeniable. stateSocialism on exhibit in Communist property, and the right to exchange Socialism,on the other hand,seeks countries.They would like us to believe what one owns for something else. to replace the freedom of the market there is a form of Socialismwhere the Capitalismalso presupposes a system with a group of central planners who central ideasare cooperationand com- of morality. Thereare definitelimits, exercisecontrol over essentialmarket munity, and where coercion and dic- moral and otherwise, to the ways in functions.Basic to anv form of Social- tatorship are precluded.This is an in- which humansshould exchange.Capi ism is distrust of or cbntemptfor the terestingsemantic game. Either these talism shouldbe thoughtof asa system 26 FundomentolistJournol of voluntary relationshipswithin a Soonce again, when Capitalism is un- that Noah was a just man, it doesnot framework of laws that protect people's derstoodcorrectly, it conformsto bibli- meanthat he voted the straight Demo- rights to freedomfrom force, fraud, cal modelsof ownershipand exchange. cratic ticket. It meanssimply that he theft, andviolations of contracts."Thou It is compatiblewith the biblical view was a rishteousman. shall not steal" and "Thou shalt not bear of human nature. Efforis to help the poor and op- falsewitness" are part of the underly- As for the chargethat Capitalism pressedhave been counterproductive ing moral constraintsof the system. encouragesgreed, the truth is just the and inevitablyincrease the misery of Oneof the more foolishobiections reverse.The mechanism of the market the peoplethe Statistsupposedly wants to Capitalismis the claim that it pre- neutralizesgreed, as selfishindividuals to help.Liberal housing programs did supposesa utopianview of humanna- are forcedto find waysof servicingthe not makemore low-costhousing avail- ture and consequentlyconflicts with needsof thosewith whom they wish to able for the poor. Instead, the result the biblical view of sin. The limited exchange.As we know, various people hasbeen much less available housing. governmentwilled to Americansby the often approach economic exchanges Minimum wage legislation does not FoundingFathers was influencedin with motivesand objectivesthat fall really help peopleat the bottom of the large measureby biblical considera- economicladder. It endsup harming tions about human sin. Becausethe them by makingthem lessemployable. FoundingFathers believed that human Regardlessof whereone looks, welfare naturecould not be trusted,they cre- stateprograms have failed. ated a complicatedand cumbersome Theliberal welfarestate is speeding systemof governmentwhereby various us down the tracks to destructionof checksand balancesserve to makethe M*', the family and the disintegration of attainmentof absolutepower by any essential society.And it is doingthis in the name oneman or groupextremely difficult. freedomand his right of compassion.Yet theseLeftist theo- Such nineteenth-centuryLiberals as logians tell us that what the Bible JohnStuart Mill believedthat govern- to exercisethat freedom demandsis not lessbut rather more of ment shouldbe limited becausemen are his by virtue of his this "humanitarian" Statism. are essentiallygood. But the Found- Little can be doneto prevent human ing Fathersbelieved that government creationin God'simage. beingsfrom wanting to be rich. Capital- should be limited becausemen are ism channelsthat desireinto peaceful essentiallyevil. If one of the more ef- means,and the benefitsextend beyond ficient waysof mitigating the effectsof thosewho wish to improvetheir own humansin in societyis dispersingand situation.As Arthur Shenfieldsaid, "The decentralizingpower, the conservative alternativeto servingother men'swants view of government is on the right is seizingpower of them, as it always track.So too is the conservativevision somewhatshort of the biblical ideal. has been.Hence it is not surprising of economics. But no matter how baseor selfisha that whereverthe enemiesof Capital- The combinationof a free-market person'smotives may be, as long as the ism haveprevailed, the result hasbeen economyand limited constitutional rights of the other parties are pro- not only the debasementof consump- governmentis the most effectivemeans tected,the greedof the first individual tion standardsfor the massesbut also yet devisedto impedethe concentra- cannotharm them.The market is one their reduction to serfdombv the new tion of economicand political power areaof life whereconcern for the other privilegedclass of socialistrulers." in thehands of a smallnumber of peo- personis required.The alternativeto Which choice should a Christian ple. Everyperson's ultimate protection the peaceful means of exchange is make in the selectionbetween Capital- againstcoercion requires that he has violenceand coercion. ism and Socialism?Capitalism is quite control over someprivate spheresof Often,liberation theologiansinter- simply the most moral system,t}te most life wherehe can be free.Private own- pret anduse the Bible to supporttheir effective system, and the most equi- ershipof property is an important buf- political and economicbeliefs-with table system of economic exchange. fer againstany exorbitant consolida- seriousdistortions of thebiblical mes- When Capitalismis describedfairly, tion of power by government.The free sage. They read the Bible through therecan be no questionthat it comes market is consistentwith the biblical Marxist spectacles.Even the much Iess closerto matchingthe demandsof the view of humannature because it recog- radicalAmerican Evangelicals on the biblical ethic. nizesthe weaknessesof moral nature Left abusethe Bible more than they and the limitations of human knowl- use it. The Leftist's hermeneuticfre- edge.No oneperson can possibly know quently dependson reachingtwentieth- enoughto managea complexeconomy. centurymeanings into ancientHebrew No oneshould ever be trustedwith this and Greek terms. A good exampleof I Ronald H. Nash is an author and power. However,Socialism requires a this is the way they handlethe biblical professor of philosophy at Western classof omniscientplanners to fore- notion of justice. The basic idea of Kentucky University, Bowling Green, cast the future, to set prices,and to justice in the Old Testamentis righ- Kentucky.His latestbooks are Chris- control production.In the free-market teousnessand fairness. But it is essen- tianity and the HellenisticWorld and, system,decisions are not madeby an tial to the Leftist'scause that he read Liberation Theology.Adapted from a omniscientbureaucratic elite. They into biblical pronouncementsabout paperoriginally presentedin Hillsdale are made across the entire economic justice, contemporarynotions of dis- College'sChristian Studies Program, systemby countlesseconomic agents. tributive justice.When the Bible says Hillsdale, Michigan 49242. July/August]985 27 ffi$m on the u$ by L. lohn Van TiI

n this article Professor Van Til focuses on the rise of Manism on our nation's college campuses, and its subsequent successasi neo-Manism. He provides helpful insights into how the Manrist philosophy spreads and what can be done about it. flarents of today'scollege students tent, and then in eventualrevolution by World War, appearingchiefly among ( grewup at a time of increased the masses of workers against the Americanand Europeanintellectuals. I public concernabout the growth Capitalists. More recently, it has found its way into and influence of Marxism and Com- One basic fallacy in the Marxian the hearts and minds of intellectuals munism. The McCarthy hearings and worldview deservesto be mentioned- in many Third World nations.This lat- the Cold War brought the question of its claim to be scientific in method. ter versionof Marxism, often called Marxist influenceto the public's atten- Marxism is not scientific.Marx pre- neo-Marxism, has focused on the tion, and later, radical protestsagainst dicted, for example,that Capitalism earlier writings of Marx andhis discus- the war in Vietram accentedthe activi- would cause the impoverishment of sion of the problem of "alienation" ties of Marxistson the campus.Such wageearners, a concentrationof wealth amongclasses of people.According to intensepublic interest in the influence amonga few Capitalists,and the inevit- neoMarxists,under Capitalismman is of Marxist-Communistinfluence in so- ableemergence of violent revolutionin alienatedfrom his labor and from his ciety haswaned; after all, the New Lrft capitalisticcountries. When this claim fellowman becausehe is estranged Movementhas dissolved, and member- is testedby actual historical facts it from the meansof production by the ship in the CommunistParty continues faik. As a matter of fact, thosecapital- existenceof private ownership.Thus to decline. istic countriesin which Marx predicted he lives an unfulfilled life becauseof In reality, the Marxist movementin his unchallenging,repetitive work. This Americahas moved to the calm of the critical stateof affairs can be changed podium in ivy-coveredhalls. The meth- only through the adoption of a Socialist ods and languageare now different, system,that is, by the abolition of but the goals are the same-the de- private property. Neo-Marxismdoes struction of Capitalism,and the renot teachthat the utopian vision must placementof it with Marxian Socialism. comethrough a violent revolution;the That goalought to concernparents and "barbarismof Capitalism"can be re- makersof public policy. placedwith the "humanity of Marxian Marxlsm: A Deflnltlon Socialism"through a peacefulchange. Like Christianity,Marxism has a Thus, the focus of the American neo- set of doctrinesstated by its founder, Marxist professor is on changingthe Karl Marx, and it has a number of hearts and minds of his students so other doctrinal systemswhich devel- that they, too, can seethe vision of the oped subsequently. M"oir^ is a religious heavenlycity. Marx himself explainedall impor- NeoMarxlst Gurus: A PersonalNote tant eventsin history and in present expressionof hope,an By 1960a number of leadingMarx- societyby referring to a singlecause: appealingvision, to be ist thinkers were well establishedon economicproduction is the causeof Americancampuses, writing and teach- everything else-class distinctions, sure,in a sinful and ing the newversion of Marxist thought. political structures,wealth and poverty, imperfect world, Neo-Marxistprofessors handed out ethical attitudes, and even religion. readinglists containingC. Wright Mills's Marx rarely illustratedthis point,but SociologicalImagination and Paul inhis ThePoverty of Philosophy$8a7) Goodman'sGrowing Up Absurd. As a he said,"The hand mill givesyou feudal graduate student in severaluniversi- society,the steammill industrialcapi ties in the 1960s,I canpersonally testify talism." This monistic view of the chaosand disasterhave nearly achieved to the popularity of these writers in historicalprocess constitutes the first the oppositeof his prediction.In them courseson political theory,intellectual fundamentalconcept in Marx's thinking. one finds today a widespreadmaterial history, foreign policy, and recent A secondfundamental of Marxist progressamong wage earners, a broad Americanhistory. thoughtfocuses on industrial Capital- distribution of capitalassets, and the I rememberwell my first teaching ism.With the comingof Capitalismand absenceof a widespreadinterest in positionin a branchof the University factory-basedproduction, new super- violent revolutionsto changethe social of Wisconsin,Madison. Upon arrival structuresof socialinstitutions arise. order. on the job, I was assignedto an office such as private property, wage pay- What then is Marxism?It is more with a delightful and highly gifted ments,and others.During this stage, properly describedas a religiousex- youngprofessor who had beentrained Marx asserted,two developmentsare, pressionof hope,an appealingvision, at Wisconsin-Madison.It was not long first, the concentrationof wealthin the to be sure, in a sinful and imperfect beforeI learnedthat this young scholar- handsof fewer and fewer Capitalists, world. In our own time, whenmen and teacherhad been a studentof William and second,exploitation and therefore, womenare preoccupiedwith material Appleman Williams at Madison and the progressiveimpoverishment of progress, Marxism's prophets and that he was himself a vigorous disci- wageearners. preachers,by offering the hope of ple of neo-Marxism.He saw the social Third, Marx believedthat a conse- material comfort as a kind of salvation problemsof the day as the result of in- quenceof the misery and oppression from poverty,may find that their mes- equitiesin the distribution of the na- of the massof wageearners would be sageis very well received. tion's wealth, theseinequities producing the creation of a class struggle. That A version of Marxist doctrine an ever-increasingsocial tension due strugglewould show itself in discon- emerged at the end of the Second to the alienationof personfrom person July/August1985 29 and classfrom class.Though my friend was not certain that a peacefulrevolu- tion was possible,he was sure that the KARL "barbarism" of the present system MARX would in time be replacedwith a new (1818-1883) Socialist order. Wrttlng and TeachlngAs a NeoMarxist U.S.News and WorW Report r€nnidy quoted a professorwho observedthat "Rellglort ts uly the "there is a growing acceptanceof the lllusoty sun afuut whlch ,* critical approach taken by Marxists man nevolves so long as he and other radical leftists as a useful des not revolve arwnd rlx'# meansof advancingour knowledge ",$td$ of hlm*lf." .d -,:f i societyand its problems."Marxism is Ta becomingwidely acceptedas a way to analyzehistory, political economy,and a host of other areas.But is thb fact that, for instance, a department of history hasa neoMarxist on its faculty any-differentfrom the fact that a psy- chologydepartment has a behavioriit and a Freudian or that an economics Journalist, economist,philos- studiedthe principlesof British free departmentcontains a Keynesianand opher, and professional revolu- enterpriseeconomics and attempted a monetarist? tionary. Born to convertedJewish to fuse them with German philos- InThe Left Academy:Marxist Schol- parentsin Germany,Marx grewup gPhy and French revolutionary qrship on Ameican Campuses,one as the son of an important provin- thought.He lived to completeonly finds an answerto that question:"Marx- cial Prussiancivil servant.He earned the first volume of his projected ism cannotbe simply a way of writing a doctoratein philosophy,specializ- four-volume DasKapital, his grand history. It must b-eI comhitment t; ing in Hegelianthought, but he was synthesis.However in tttat volumehe participatein history making.Marxism unable to get a teachingposition appearedto successfullycombine is a long-termhistorical movement of becauseof the growth of racial anti- the three most important threadsof liberation, and Marxist scholarsare Semitism.Instead he editeda liberal nineteenthcenturythought-German thosewho contibute to the projectof newspaper,which was eventually philosophy, French politics, and building a popular, democraticand so- closedby the Prussiangovernment. English economics. cialist society."(Emphasis added.) If Marx fled to Paris,and spent sev- SinceMarx's thoughtremained theseremarks are typical,the goalof eral yearsin westernEurope. There in constantflux, his writings canbe Marxist professorsis not to find and he met FrederickEngels, his collab- used to support nearly any philo- teachthe truth about someaspect of orator and financial backer. and sophical-politicalposition. However reality, but to usherin a Marxian So- absorbedthe political conceptsof two main schoolsflourish today. cialist society. French revolutionary thought. Russiaand China,following Lenin, A notorious Marxist political science In 1848,at the time of continent- have concentratedon his middle professor, Howard Zinn of Boston wide sociopoliticalupheavals, Marx years,when he activelyparticipated University,echoes the sameidea when and Engels first collaboratedon in revolutionary activity and ex- he says"to be radical andnot activist TheCommunist Manifesfo, a short pectedimmediate success. In that is a contradiction." Other Marxists. provocativeparty platform written period his writing stressedrevolu- writing in Studiesin Socialistpeda- for a revolutionary group they had tionaryviolence, unity of the work- gogy,notethat "it is not the accumula- recentlyjoined. The failure of the ing class,and a dictatorshipafter tion of Marxist knowledgethat is our revolutionin Franceand Germany, the revolution.Western European aim for students(or ourselves)but the as well as Engel'sresidence in En- socialDemocrats prefer the young developmentof revolutions,'free of gland,led Marx to settlein London and old Marx, wherehe doubtedthe bourgeoisvalues." Bourgeoisvalues for the rest of his life. successof revolution and urged are, of course,Capitalist values. Fur- While earningmoney as a Eu- political and social reform within thermore, says another Marxist, "If ropean correspondentfor some the system.However most refer- non-Marxistssee my concern with Americannewspapers, and writing encesto Marxismare to the former such questionsas an admissionthat a constantstream of polemicalpam- doctrines more properly called the purposeof my courseis to convert phlets attacking other Socialists, Marxism-leninism,stressing the key studentsto Socialism,I can onlv answer Marx buriedhimself in the Librarv role of violent revolution. that in my view-a view that deniesthe of the British Museum.There h! I Homer Blass fact-valuedistinction-a correct under- standing of Marxism (or any body of scientific truth) leadsautomatically to its acceptance."The writer seeki to "convert" studentsto a correctunder- 30 FundomentolistJournol

I standingof reality, leading inevitably to acceptanceof it. Such languageis not the stuff of reserved academic VLADIMIR ILYICH reflection. ULYANOV LENIN The same view of the Marxist teacher'sgoal is expressedby Schofield (r870-re24l ,ffif in the Monthly Review (1979)as he says:"Radical ideashave spread and deepened.. . . Nowhere is this more "f can;rtotand wiII not true than in collegesand universities. walk wlth pople who Thereare hundreds,perhaps thousands, Inve begn to adveate of openly socialist (neoMarxist) pro- wp, fessorsand many more 'fellow-travel- comblnhg *IentIftc ers.' There is hardly a conventional Sclaltsm wlth rckglon." ideathat is not under radicalattack." And what are their goalsand oppor- tunities?Schofield comments: "To help their studentsto understandthe bour- geoisculture which oppressesthem, to confront it, and to begin to construct the outlinesof a new socialistsociety." How Influentlal Is NeoMarxlsm? Founderof the Bolsheviks,leader In 1917a Russiandemocratic BusinessWeek, in a 1980article, of the RussianRevolution, and first governmentoverthrew the Czar and notedthat "there is no precisemeasure dictator of the Soviet Union. Born promisedthe UnitedStates it would of Marxist influenceon Americancam- into the Russiannobility, he began remain as an ally againstGermany puses," adding, "but it has clearly reading Marx after his brother's exe- in World War I. The Germangovern- grown enormouslyover the past de- cution for attemptingto assassinate ment allowedLenin to return, hoping cade." The movementmay have as the Czar.In 1903,after a period in to disrupt the Russianwar effort. many as 10,000members who are ac- Siberianexile for revolutionaryac- Within ninemonths of returningto tive in campusgroups. Some students tivity, Lenin split the RussianMarx- Russia,in November 1917 Lenin of the movementnote that there are ist party.His faction,the Bolsheviks, and his Bolshevikshad seizedthe more than a dozenMarxist journals be- demandedthat its membersbe pro- government and the major urban ing publishedat the presenttime. fessional revolutionaries and not centers.To securethe victory, I-enin TheUniversity of Chicago'sJohn H. questionthe order of their leader. created the Red Army to defeat Coostworth,a historian, notesthat "as Lenin spentmost of his life as a invading Allied and White (anti- a setof theoriesthat explainsocial and refugeein western Europe,return- Bolshevik)forces, and the secret economicdevelopments, Marxism is ing to Russiaonly briefly in 1905to policeto quashinternal dissent. By more strongly adheredto now than at play a minor role in that abortive l92l the Bolsheviksruled a Russia any other time in U.S.history." And devastatedbycivil war, famine,and disease.To avoid total economic QuentinLewy observedthat "radical jot professorsrepresent the most active "It would not matter a collapseLenin allowed the reintro- and vocal group using the classroom if threeguarters of the duction of a modified Capitalism for political propaganda." hwnan race pefished; the calledthe New EconomicPolicy or If the truth were known, it could tmportant th@ was that NEP. well be that virtually everycollege and quarter About this time Lenin suffered the rematnhg the first of a seriesof strokes,which university in Americahas one or more should be Communists." Marxist on its staff. In the largeuniver- left him unable to run the govern- sitiesthe numbercould rise to dozens ment.He fearedStalin, but died,or and to evenhundreds in the largest revolution.While in exile he wrote waskilled, beforehe could remove schools. a seriesof volumes revising Marx Stalin from the party leadership. and him After his deathhis Reasonsfor NeoMarxist Success modifying to fit Russian embalmedbody conditions.He especiallyexpanded restedin Red Square,serving as a Arnold Beichman,writing in the that sideof Marxism concernedwith pseudo-religiousshrine of the Revo- Wall Street Journal, has suggested violent revolutionand dictatorship. lution. His successors,sensing the severalfactors that have contributed ln Imperialisn, the most creativeof needof divine sanctionfor govern- to the growth of the neo-Marxistmove- thesewritings, knin arguedthat the ment,attempted to createa cult of ment.Beichman calls them "dispensa- nationalist movementsin Asia and Lenin,with Vladimir Ilyich serving tions-granted to the Marxist by the Africa formed the Achilles' heel of as a BolshevikantiChrist. I H.B. culture and politics of our time." WesternCapitalism. "For Marxism the iury is always out." By this Beichmanmeans that Marxists never make a critical judgment about the real world effectsof Marxism.If Moscow,Peking, or Havana July/August1985 3l fail to makeeconomic progress, these failures are not the result of the failing of Marxism.The particular application of Marxismwas incompleteor faulty, JOSEPH STALIN they say,butnot Marxianprinciples. Of (187e-less) course.the United Statesis continuously judged by its difficulties and failings. "M arxism never hascise s." Beich- man here suggeststhat Marxists always separatetheir theory from practices. "There is no Gd. . . , AII The Sovietshave crises (Afghanistan, * ffiis talk about God is Poland),but not Marxism. sheer nonsense." "Thehomegrown fallacy." Current t\ foreign policy employs this notion, Beichmanargues. In discussingMarx- ists in El Salvador,many policy makers '/f t',;i ' (ir i l.*

Russian dictator. Stalin was finessedthe possible successors, born in Georgia,an area between and his rivals, into mutual self- Russiaand Turkey, and beganhis destruction.Lenin becameaware of educationas a theologicalstudent. this on his deathbed,but he died Expelled from seminary, Stalin beforehe could act.By 1929Stalin joined the RussianMarxists and be- emergedin absolutecontrol of the cameinvolved in bankrobberies in party and of Russia(a position he order to raisemoney for the party. held until his deathin 1953).In the He may alsohave served as a police following 10years Stalin broke and M"oirt theory hasall spy within the party, Stalin'sfriend- terrorized three segmentsof Russian ship with Lenin got him a position society.Through collectivization he the marks of religion of leadershipin the Bolsheviks,and forced the Russian peasant into and continuesto gain the accidentof being the highest statecollective farms; through the Iegitimacyin the five-yearplans he forced the Rus- victim, sian worker into total subordina- public's eyes, "To choose the tion to the state; and through the to prepare the blow with purgeshe decimatedthe membership care, to slake an of the civil service,military, and implacable vengeance, party. Probablyit costRussia over and then to go 10million dead,and an equalnum- to bed...there is ber in slavelabor camps. and journalists assume that native In foreign policy, after trying to SalvadorianMarxists are not as dan- nothing sweeter dividethe world with Hitler, Stalin gerousas Cubanor RussianMarxists in the world." trusted Germanytoo long and left working in El Salvador.In fact, all Russiaunprepared for the invasion Marxists are a threat to freedom,Beich- ranking Bolshevikin the areaof the of June1941. Russia recovered and man argues. capital at the outbreakof the demo- eventually triumphed but at the "Marxismas a science."A final con- cratic first phaseof the Russian costof another20 million dead.The cessionto Marxismby Americansocial Revolutiongot him into the central Russian armies occupied half of and intellechalleadersis the notion that committee of the party. Europe,and imposedthe "iron cur- its doctrines constitute a science.As After Lenin's return Stalin be- tain" along their borders. Then Marxists continue to call their theory a camea"gray faceless"gofer, always Stalin began probing the West to science,though it reallyhas all the marks willing to carry out the unpleasant find areasof weaknessfor possible of religion, the movementcontinues to tasks.Then in 1921he acceptedthe further expansion,and began con- gain legitimacyin the public's eyes. apparently thankless job of first sideiing another internal bloodbath. secretaryof the CommunistParty. He diedin 1953,very possibly killed What Can Marxism on the Campuses: However,Stalin usedthat position by alarmedsubordinates fearing for and Should Be Done? to createa personalpower base. Be- their lives. I H.B. Parentsought to spendmore time ginningwith Lenin'sillness Stalin helping their college-boundchildren select their collegesand universities. And, they ought to help them focus on the philosophical and political views of 32 FundqmentollstJournol the faculty under which the prospective studentswill study.They shouldlook at someof the publications of the faculty, as well as the reading lists for MAO TSE-TUNG coursesposted in the collegebook- (18e3-1e76) store. More time should be spent on w thesematters and lesson the trappings of the school-dorm rooms,sports programs,the natureof fraternal organi- zations,and the like. "The higher one is On the campus,Marxism asa move- boosted, the harder one ment shouldnot be ignored.Ignorance, wiII faII, and I am in this case,is certainlynot bliss. Since prePared to crash Marxism is a profound phenomenonof the modernera, it ought tobe studied to smithereens." in an academicmanner. Teaching Marx- ism as an academicsubject would help to arm the young against the false k claimsof the movement.Teaching it as an academicsubject means that it couldbe critically examinedas part of modern intellectualhistory. In addi Leaderof the ChineseCommu- alism, and coercedChiang into join- tion, it shouldbe studiedin classesin nist revolution and dictator of China. ing forceswith him for the duration political scienceand in economics.In Born into a prosperouspeasant of the war. Mao's guerrilla forces view of the argumentmade earlier that family, Mao becameinvolved in the alsobecame idolized by certain sec- Marxismhas all the featuresof a world foundingof the ChineseCommunist tionsof the Americanliberal press. religion,Marxism might alsobe included Party after World War I. However, After Japan'sdefeat in 1945civil in courseson comparativereligion. unlike the majority of the party war againbroke out betweenChiang Obviously,there is a vast difference leadership,Mao felt that the Chinese and Mao, with more Russianaid to betweenteaching Marxism as an aca- peasant-rather than the urban Mao than American aid to Chiang. demic subjectand teaching Marxism worker-representedthe most ef- By 1949the Nationalists of Chiang from the perspectiveof the true be- fectiverevolutionary force, In 1927, fled to Taiwan, and Mao set up the lieverin Marxistdoctrine. The former when ChiangKai-shek smashed the Communist People'sRepublic of is what oneexpects of the true scholar Communistlabor movement,Mao China.In the next severalyears Mao who seekstruth wherever it may be attemptedto export Communism found. In the latter case,teaching as and Chineserule to Vietnam,Korea, a Marxist is ultimately dishonestand "No, comrade, Malaya,Indonesia, India, and Tibet. misleading,for in usingthe trappings Communlsm is not love. Domesticallyhe fearedpragmatists of scholarship,while actuallyseeking Communism is a within the party who might sacrifice to indoctrinate,the Marxist professor hammer which we use purity of doctrine to achieveeco- pervertsthe purposeof the classroom. to destroy the enemy." nomic growth. Hencein 1957,and As a matter of public policy an ef- again with the Cultural Revolution fort shouldbe madeto gaugethe scope of 1966,Mao terrorized Chineseintel- and influence of this movement.The had his chance.He createda new lectualsand devastatedthe economy. reasonfor this argumentis a simple revolutionary party in the country- ChineseCommunism assumed one.Taxpayers, who lay out billions sidealong the southcentral coast, certain unique features. Mao saw for education,have a right to decide and when Chiangthreatened to mil- the enemyin the industrialized na- whether they want their tax dollars to itarily destroy his base Mao im- tions, including the United States go for the support of professorswho provisedagain. His answeron this and the Soviet Union, and saw the are activelyengaged in teachingdoc- occasionwas The long March,a trek army rather than the party as the trines whose aim and purposeis to of 5,000miles around the border vanguard of the revolution. By the destroyAmerican society and replace of China to the remote northwest early seventies,common fear of it with a Marxist one. mountains. Russianmilitary expansiondrew After 1937,when Japan invaded Chinaand America into closerties. China, this new location put the After Mao'sdeath the pragmatists I L. professor John Van Ttl is of his- ChineseCommunist Party alongthe regained control, modifying Marx- tory at GroveCity College,Grove City, main axis of Japan'saggression. ism, and makingMao's widow, part Pennsylvania.He servesas associate HenceMao portrayedhis movement of "The Gangof Four," a scapegoat director of the lnstitute on Public as a manifestationof ChineseNation- for internal discontent. I H.B. Policy and Private Enterprise and is vicepresident and director of research for Public Policy EducationFund, Inc. Reprinted by permission. O 1983 Public Policy EducationFund, Inc. July/August1985 33 Underdevelopment Redsitd byPe,erL Berger

that havetaken place in the world. But lookingback on it now,I am struck as well by the changesthat haveoccurred in my own perspective.Not to put too fine a point on it, I am much lesseven- handedtoday in my assessmentof Capi- talist and Socialistdevelopment models: I havebecome much more emphatically pro-Capitalist.Some part of the shift I have undergoneis undoubtedly due to personalexperience. In 1974,except for one foray into Africa, my acquain- tancewith the Third World was limited to Latin America;inevitably, this made for a very specificbias. In 1977,however,I had my first experiencein East Asia,and sincethen my attentionwas turned very strongly io that region. EastAsia is inconvenientterritory for those who want to be evenhandedas betweenCapitalist and Socialistdevel- opmentmodels. Specifically, the Capi- well-knovrmsociologist talist "successstories" of East Asia Capitalism and the lessonsthey hold must be con- practi- fronted by any reflective person with from a a concern for world poverty. To speakof successstories implies a definition of success.And here I would today insist that, minimally, there are threecriteria to be applied. filhe poverty in which larger num- the bureaucraticagencies concerned First, successfuldevelopment pre- I bers of human beingslive has with the poorerregions fell backeither supposessustained and self-generating I been a stubborn and morally on the relatively optimistic term "de- economic growth. To that extent, at troubling reality for a long time. Thb velopingcountries" or on the seemingly least,Rostow and the other enthusiasts terminologydescribing this reality has neutral term, "less developedcolmtries" of the 1950swere perfectly right, while often changed,however, from "back- (with its official acronym,LDC's). the late fantasistsof zerogrowth were wardness" (a term suggestingmental Changesin terminologysometimes perfectly wrong. We havea pretty clear retardation) to "underdevelopment" reflect advancesin knowledge;some- idea of what a zero-growth world (implying a merely physical lag).This times they are covers for ignorance. would look like. It would either freeze "underdevelopment"was to be cured Which is the case here? How much the existing inequitiesbetween rich by "development," in turn identified havewe really learnedabout the world's and poor, or it would see a violent with "growth." poverty and the remediesfor it. struggle to divide up a pie that is no Thencame the late 1960sand early It is now l0 yearssince the publica- longer,growing. Neither scenarioholds 1970s,when this entire way of looking tion of my $ramids ol Sacrifice,which out the slightest promise for such at the poorer portions of the globewas was a tentative summing-upof what I valuesas human rights or democracy. radically debunked both in the "under- had learnedabout "development"since The existinginequities would haveto be developed"countries themselvesand in becominginvolved in the topic a few brutally defendedor brutally altered. influential academics@tors of theWest. yearsearlier. I daresaythat this root insight of polit- The quasi-mythological phrase Obviously,Pyramids of Sacificeis ical economyis by now widely recog- "Third World" cameinto vogue,while today obsolete,because of the changes nized, evenon the Left. 34 FundomentollstJournol Secondly,successful development Chinaoffered an illustrationof a "cal- forced deportations,torture, separation meansthe large-scaleand sustained culus of pain." We now know that of families,pervasive intimidation*in movementof peoplefrom a condition the economicand egalitarianachieve- other words, the standardpractices of of degradingpoverty to a minimally ments of Maoism were themselves twentieth-centurytotalitarianism. But decentstandard of living. In insisting largelyfictitious. Still, I believethat I I shouldstress at the sametime that I on this point, I continueto givecredence was correct to insist that, even if do not includedemocracy as a neces- to the critique (mostlyfrom the Lcft)of it were true that Maoism had van- sary elementin this criterion for suc- the earlier developmenttheories, which quishedhunger among China's poor, cessfuldevelopment. Democracy is the tendedto seeeconomic growth as a this achievementcould not morally best availableform of governmentin synonymfor developmentrather than justify the horrors inflicted by the the modern world; moreover, I con- as its precondition. regime-horrors that entailedthe kill- siderit the only reliableprotection of The advocatesof liberation theology ing of millions of human beingsand human rights under modern condi havecontributed a phrase,"the prefer- the imposition of a mercilesstotali- tions. In the long run, I also believe ential option for the poor," which tarian rule on the survivors. that democracyand developmentare meanssimply that oneis morallyobli- As for a "calculus of meaning," necessarilylinked realities. All the gated to look at things from the view- Iran now offers a good instance.The same,the case regrettably cannot be point of the poor. Fair enough. Shah's regime undoubtedly achieved madethat democracyis indispensable In focusingon this particular cri- economicgrowth, it amelioratedthe to successfuldevelopment. terionfor definingsuccessful develop- condition of many of the poor (evenif Armed with thesecriteria for de- ment I am invoking, of course,the ideal a corrupt elite greatlyenriched itself velopment we may now turn to the evidencethat has accumulatedover the last l0 years.Perhaps the mostim- portant piece of evidenceis negative: the absenceof evena singlesuccessful P", simply,Socialist caseof Socialistdevelopment in the Third World. equalityis shared Even in the early 1970sit should poverty by serfs,coupled not havebeen news that Socialismis not good for economic growth, and with the monopolization alsothat it showsa disturbing propen- of bothpriuilege and sity toward totalitarianism (with its customaryaccompaniment of terror). power by , small What hasbecome clearer is that Social- (incre asingl y he redi t ary) ism even fails to deliver on its own egalitarianpromises (the secondcri- aristocracy, terion of success).[n country after country,Socialist equality has meant a levelingdown of most of the population, which is then lorded over by a of equity;but I am nol invoking"equal- in the process),and its violationsof highly privileged and by no means ity," a utopiancategory that canonly humanrights, ugly thoughthey were, leveledelite. obfuscatethe moral issues.Itis inequi- did not comeeven close to the horrors The fact that there is not a single table and immoral that, next door to of Maoism(not to mentionthe night- caseof economicallysuccessful and each other, some human beings are mare of terror of the Khomeini regime). non-totalitarian Socialism has begun starvingwhile othersgorge themselves. However, as Grace Goodell has per- to sink in. (The social democraciesof To make this situation more equitable suasivelyargued, the reform program the West,of course,should not be sub- and thus morally tolerable,the starva- of the Shahsystematically trampled on sumed under the category of Social- tion must stop and the poor must be- the mores and valuesby which the ism.)Themonumental failures of Mao- comericher. This goal can be attained largestnumber of Iraniansgave mean- ism, failures proclaimed to the world without the rich becoming poorer. ing to their lives.It was a programof not by its old enemiesbut directly Westernsocieties have demonstrated rapid and coercivemodernization, con- from Peking,have made a deepimprei- that the poor can get richer evenwhile temptuous of tradition and of indige- sion in Asia;so havethe horrors of the the rich get richer too. And there are nous institutions. Logically enough, triumphant Socialist revolution in good economic grounds for thinking this allianceof technocrats,profiteers, Indochina.In Asia more than elsewhere that income-levelingpolicies in the and secretpolice evokeda neotradition- in the Third World, there now seemsa Third World inhibit growth, with the alist reaction.The tragic consequences new opennessto the possibilityof Cap- poor payingthe biggestprice for this following the triumph of thesereaction- italist models,even if the word itself inhibition. aries,and the fact that the new regime is avoidedin favor of circumlocutions Third criterion: developmentcannot has worsenedthe condition of the lra- like "market mechanisms"or euphe- be calledsuccessful if the achievement nian people,cannot provide an ex post misms like "pluralism." The radical of economicgrowth and equitabledis- lacto justification of the Shah'spolicies. shift from a Socialistto a Capitalist tribution comeat the price of massive It should be clear what I mean bv model in Sri Lanka illustrates this violationsof human rights. In 1974it "massiveviolations of humanrights';: seemedto me and to many others that massivekillings, concentrationcamps, continuudon page62 July/August1985 35 ;, ifi br'h

D ichard John Neuhaus, I\a leading spokesman on the lssue of rellgion and polidcs in America,has pub lished The N*ed Public Square. In thls analytical work, he polnts out that Amerlcanshave drtfted into the assumptlon that public pollcy, publtc dlscourse, and public space must be value-free,especially from moral judgments that are clearly religiously based. In the followtng excerpt from his book, Neuhaus looks at what the New Right ls doing about these assumptions.

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36 FuMomentollstJournol I fter their half-centuryin exile, is in fact what we said.We did not say called the "back to basics" movement II the Fundamentalistshave re- what we meantto say,or at leastwhat, setsforth goals-in areasas various as I lturned to the public arena. when challenged,we say we meant to education, criminal justice, and for- Their return forces a new situation in say.There is carelessnessin all this, eign policy-that are in conflict with which dramatically different concepts but not necessarilymoral culpability. the goalspursued by the severalAmeri- of the commongood are proposedfor Whether the politics be Left or can elitesof recentdecades. Christianaction. Ideological agendas Right,or somewhereoutside the limits The traditionalist resurgencehas a can no longer be hidden under the of the Lcft-Rightmetaphor, religionists substantivequarrel with almostevery- rhetoric of relevance,concern, com- are involved in the sameproblematic thing that has in our lifetimes been passion,prophetic criticism, and so when it comesto relating religiously calledliberal or progressive.In part, forth. This could mean we are enter- basedmorality to public affairs. One the resurgenceis motoredby disillu- ing a time of greatercandor. It is cer- part of the problematicis the debasing sionedLiberals, now calledneoConser- tainly a time in which decisionsbe- of religion, making it an appendageto vativesor neo-Liberals.In largerpart, come more difficult. It is no longer its forces are made up of peoplewho enoughto be concerned,for instance, havedisagreed all alongwith the diag- about the poor and marginal at home nosesand prescriptionsof Liberalism. or abroad;now choicesmust be made Until recentlytheir attitude was oneof betweenalternative ways of making angry moping and muttering about the that concerneffective. Through a more directionsof the society.Many of their up-front debateabout different politi- Miilioo, of Americans preachersand seersunrestrainedly ex- cal meanstoward moral ends,it may havea powerful ulted in the perceivedmadnesses of turn out that the credibility and,yes, our time, pointing to them as sure relevanceof liberal religious leader- resentmentagainst values signsthat the last daysare upon us. ship will be strengthened.That may be that theybelieve have The comingof the religiousNew Right yet another ironic consequenceof the marked a changeof perspective.The eruption of the religious New Right. beenimposed upon them, new perspectiveis not that the world Those who for so long enjoyed a and an equallypowerful is any less mad or immoral, but that monopolyon the languageof Christian the "forces of righteousness"can do socialengagement have been forced to senseof outrageat the somethingabout changingdirections. distinguish their engagementfrom suggestionthat they With some imaginative retuning, the that of other Christian forces in the sameapocalyptic rhetoric could be used public arena.Frequently, attempts to are the oneswho to suggestthat doing somethingabout makethat distinction do not faceup to pose the threat societal directions could either delay the fact that there are substantivedif- the day of reckoningor, alternatively, ferencesin the analysis of what is of undemocratically set the divinely willed eschatological wrong with the world and r,0hatought scenarioback on course.In any case, to be doneto set things right. For in- imposingvalues if this analysishas any merit, the coun- stance,it is suggestedthat the differ- uponothers. try did not changeits mind in"going encebetween "us" and "them" is that Conservative" in the late seventies. they are arrogant and judgmentalwhile Rather, millions of people who had we are tolerant and open.We believe disagreedwith societal directions all in pluralism, while they would impose along found new ways to make their their valuesupon everybodyelse. We : disagreementpolitically effective.Most recognizethat politics is complexand particularly, millions of Fundamental- requires compromise,while they pro- partisan purpose.Those on all sides ists and conservativeEvangelicals came mote the crusadingspirit of "one-issue can cite ample instancesof their op- in from the political cold Having forced politics." Theseways of drawing the ponents'seeming to dojust that. Such a degreeof recognitionas participants lines of difference are of very limited "using" of religion is, by any serious in the public arena,they are not about usefulnessand of evenmore limited definition of the terrn,blasphemy. Too to return to the wilderness. truth. many criticismsof the newpolitical ac- One of the more frequent charges It is hard to listen,really listen,to tivism are formal or stylistic in nature. lodgedagainst conservative activists is others;it is sometimesjust as hard to That is, it is chargedthat "they" do cer- that they engagein "one-issuepolitics." hearourselves. One group may declare tain kinds of things in certain ways They sometimesdo. There is no deny- that a certain program should be sup- that the rest of us find abhorrent.But ing that. This is especially true with portedby all Christians.What the op- almost all suchcharges can be turned regard to abortion, although it is again posing group hears being said is that upon the critics themselves.The re- necessary to remind ourselves that anyonewho doesnot support that pro- ligious New Right hasnot beenseriously numerousprolife advocatesinsist that gram is not a Christian.What we mean engageduntil we movefrom the stylis- their causeis not conservativebut a to sayis that there are reasonswe find tic to the substantive.In other words, genuinelyliberal concem for the pro- compelling,reasons informed by Chris- the main thing is not that they are peo- tection of the weak and helpless.We tian morality, for favoring policy X. ple who pursue their endsin a way that also recall that the agendaof the re- What others hear us sayingis that X is we deem objectionable;rather, there ligious New Right is hardly composed the Christian position.And sometimes is a deep-seateddisagreement about of one issue.Almost as often as these they hear us sayingthat, becausethat the endsto be pursued.What hasbeen forces are accusedof practicing one- July/August19&5 37 issuepolitics, they are accusedof pro- around,"you canhardly limit your con- ment" clausesof the First Amendment. miscuityin attachingsuch a varietyof cern to oneor evento a dozenissues. If the alternativeto the nakedpublic issuesto their versionof "the Christian The religious New Right is not squaremeans a return to a polity in agenda."The result is that the same distinguishedfrom its opponentsin the which those who do not share a par- peopleare attackedfor practicing one- form of its engagementin the political ticular religiouscovenant are excluded issueand too-many-issuespolitics. In process.Further, many of its issuesdo from the civil covenantof commonciti- most instancesit would clear the air not differ from the issuesof the oppo- zenship,it is not acceptable.The ex- were it more frankly admittedthat the sition; it is only that the severalsides ploration of sharedintuitions cannot reasonfor the attack has little to do haveconflicting ideasabout how those proceedexcept in the hopethat this is with the broadnessor narrownessof issuesshould be addressedand renot the only alternative. the agenda.They are attackedbecause solved.With respectto organizedreli- What we might call the imposition they are promoting /heir issues. giousengagement in politics,the temp- question is at the center of today's Uneasinessover what is calledone- tation is greatto invokea pox on all the disputes about morality and public issue politics is lelitimate, indeed houses,Left and Right.But, unlessone policy.Who is imposingwhose values necessary.The cliches that are invoked believesthat Christianintegrity calls on whom?(With apologiesto Leninists in this connectionhave become cliches for a principled oppositionto polit- who have customarily claimed that becausethey are confirmed by common ical engagementas such,that is not a everyissue finally comesdown to the experience:politics is a multifaceted, choiceavailable to us.Since democracy questionof who-whom.)It would seem complexprocess that requiresa weighr is a raucousenterprise, we must be that thosewho havebeen in a position ing of concernsand interestsin the to impose have likely done the most hope of mutually tolerable compro- imposing.Only now is it beginningto mise.And so forth. Nonetheless,vari- occur to mainline religious leadership ousinterests and concerns are kept in that the forces that enteredthe arena play only becauseparticular groupsin under the bannersof the religiousNew the political processgive highest prior- Tiu MoralMajority Right are part of the new normality. ity, evenexclusive attention, to narrow may be right in claiming Millions of Americanshave for a agendas.We can and shouldaspire to long time felt put upon. Theirs is a advancea comprehensiveconcern for that, on a majority of its powerful resentmentagainst values the commonweal. But everyindividual issues,the majority that they believehave been imposed and everygroup is shapedby a world upon them, and an equally powerful that is but a sliceof the whole.Within of Americansagree senseof outrageat the suggestionthat thoseworlds particular hopes and dis- with Moral Majority. they are the oneswho posethe threat contentsassume an urgencythat may of undemocraticallyimposing values not be felt by others.In additionto the upon others.As they beginto feel more inevitablepartiality of our experience, -ffi=r secureabout their place in the new r- there are times when we deliberately - normality, the senseof resentment, choose to accent one concern that - and thus of belligerence,may decline. otherwisemight be neglectedin the preparedfor the impassionedoversim- It is far from clear that the religious larger mix we call the political process. plificationsby which partisansattempt New Right, as a politically mobilizable Democracydepends upon countervail- to mobilize their severalconstituencies. force,could survive such success. The ing forces,and thosewho placewhat Yet most who sharethe intuition moral majoritariansthrive on confron- we think is an inordinateaccent on one that the dogmathat ours is a secular tation. Their opponentsassure their issue are essentialto sustainingthe society is at best a dangeroushalf- own defeatby challengingthe moral democraticenterprise. Their hopemay truth recognizethat the screaming majoritarians to the confrontational be to prevailbut their contributionis outrage of the moral majoritarians games at which they have achieved to countervail. may be a necessaryalert and perhaps mastery.The spirit and tacticsof con- If the religious New Right is dif- a corrective.The more intellectually frontational populismare on the other ferent from theseother political pro- fastidious are dependent upon th! side.Not only the spirit and tactics, tagonists,one differenceis precisely vulgariansto bring their reflectionsto but also the numbers. The survey that its way of measuringis not one- public attention.Recall the story of the researchon the subjectis indecisive, issuebut somaddeningly multifaceted. Arkansasfarmer who trainedmules by but it seemsquite possiblethat the Consider,for instance,Moral Majority's methodsof sweetnessand light but hii Moral Majority is right in claiming Ninety-FiveTheses For the 1980's,put them over the headwith a two-bv-four that, on a majority of its issues,the out in May 1980.It promotesthe Ameri- "in order to get their attentioni' The majority of Americansagree with Moral can flag, the free enterprisesystem, religious New Right focused more Majority. strong support for Israel, bigger de- seriousintellectual effort on questions fensebudgets, limited federalpower, that will, I expect,be preoccupyingus I RtchardJohn Neuhaus is director of tougher treatment of criminals, and for years to come. Whatever may be the Centeron Religionand Societyand oppositionto "anti-family" issuesrang- the alternativesto secularisticviews of author of many bookson theologyand ing from communal living, homosex- American society,they cannotbe per- religion in the modernworld. Adapted uality, abortion,child or wife abuse, mitted to violate the imperatives of from The Naked Public Square by pornography,and governmentharass- pluralism or to undo the greatconsti- Richard John Neuhaus. Copyright ment of "Christian schools."Clearly, tutional achievementrepresented by 1984,Eerdmans Publishing Company. if your goal is to "turn the country the "free exercise"and "no establish- Usedby permission. 38 FundomentolistJournol INTERVIEW

Richard John Neuhaus on Religion in the Public Square

kind of warrants or justificationsor mentclause and the freeexercise clause. RichardJohn Neuhaus is a leadins. reasonsthere are for the defenseof the suggesta relationshipbetween church spokesmanon the issueof religionan7 ideasof liberty, equality,and justice, and statebest described as institutional politics in America.An orthodoxLu- we getto what mightbe called the ulti- separationbut functionalinteraction. theran minister and theologian,he mate issues.These are inevitablvre- That is, the governmentwill not endorse pastoreda localcongregation in Brook- ligious questionsin character.i'hey one church or belief systemin a way Iyn for 17 yearsbefore becoming the dealwith our understandingof reality. that excludesany others.A most ele- directorof theRockford Institute Center Unlessthe religiouscommunities aie mentarymeaning of that is that there york speakingto these issuesfrom on Religionand Societyin New their qan_be no religioustest with regardto City. He publishes rfte Religion and traditions,in a strongand persuasive the holdingof public office.Whether Societynewsletter and is theauthor of way,they inevitably will be addressed someoneis a believeror an unbeliever, TheNakedPublic Square , abest-selling from otherperspectives. These may be a Jew,a Baptist,or a Lutheran,is not analysisof religionand democracyii indifferent or evenhostile to the re- to be takeninto accountin the holdins America. ligiousbeliefs of the greatmajority of arrdexercise of public authority. Oi the Americanpeople, who are over- the other hand,functional interaction whelrninglyJudeaChristian. Thus, when meansthat thereis a naturaland ines- the religiousbeliefs of the American capableflowing back and forth of the What motivated you to establish people a are excludedfrom the arenaof faith community'sunderstanding of Center on Religion and Society? public discourse,Secular Humanism what is right and wrong, what iJthe becomesa substitutereligion. common good, and how we discuss I think oneof the greatneeds of our thosequestions in the public arena. timesis to reconstruct,or maybecon- You refer to the public square as struct for the first time, a relieiouslv "naked" in your book. Whaf do you What placeshould based , religlon haveln moral public philosoph! for a really meanby that? the political process? democratic society.We're trying to bring people togeiher from ihe'full We have in the last 50 years of I think religionhas the critical role spectrumof the Christianand Jewish Americanlife in particular,but in an of shapingthe way we talk about the communities in America, to reflect acceleratingway in the last two decades, commongood. The ordering of our lives upon their responsibilityfor sustain- drifted into the assumptionthat public togetheris really what politicsis all ing the free society,and at the same policy,public discourie,public'space about.Politics is an inescapablymoral time bring them into conversation with must be value-free.We have been-told enterprise,in the sensethat it is ask- scholars,journalists, and politicians that it mustespecially be kept free and ing_moralquestions about how we ought who are critical to rethinking what untaintedfrom moral judgmentsthat to live together. In a democracy,the Americais all about and what the moral are clearly religiously based.Many way we answerthose questions should basis is of the democratic proposi- peoplewrongly believe this is the nei- be shapedby the moral beliefs tion. We do this of the throughconferences, essaryresult of separationof church qeople,who are increasingly consultation,publications, convinced and a host and state.I wouldargue that suchis that their moralvision is derived of other activities. from a-profounddistortion of how separation the biblical tradition. of church and state in fact has been Doesreligionreally have place - a in understoodand practiced throughout How do you view the Fundamen- the development public of a policy, o. most of Americanhistory. talist involvementin politics is it better in the last for rellgion to be removed five vears? from that process? How would you explaln that rela- tionshlp to those who argue that any f ,frirt it is of historic importance a public philosophyis .If to haveany religlous involvementls a violation of and I welcomeit. This has-shocked enduringstrength it has to have a strong separationof church and state? many Americans,but it is a salutarv religious foundation.If we press thi shock.It hasalerted many peopleas t"o philosophicquestions regarding what I think the two religion clausesin how far we hadacquiesced as i nation kind of societywe profesi to be, what the First Amendment,the no establish- in the notion of the nakedpublic square. July/August1985 39 I believethat what we are witnessing In the conclusionof your book you saysprecisely what I haveindicated. we do not agreeon the nature of is a powerful reactivationof millions say, "I do not thing they [moral majori- When of Americansin the public arenawho tarlansl wiII succeed.I hopenot." Please good,we cannotagree on humanrights oughtnever to havebeen absent from explaln what you were referrlng to. and duties.Since one then cannotap- it. It is not a questionof somenew thing pealto any transcendentunderstanding happening.It is a return to what ought I was referring to anyone'sbid to of good,we finally descendto the point to havebeen normal in Americanlife. become"the" controllingforce in shap- of Roev. Wade,where the highestap- Thefull participationof all Americans ing public policy. I think there are fac- peal is to privacy.Thus, individual self- in the debateand deliberationsregard- tions on the Left and Right that want will andthe self-interestof the power- ing what kind of societywe oughtto be total control. No religious party- ful againstthe weak,of course,result is essentialto the democraticprocess. Mainline,Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, in the deathof a certainstyle of Liber- Lutheran, Orthodox, or whatever- alism-and 1.5million babies per year. What cautions would you suggest to the New Right?

I think that they must understand why many people are frightened of them and shockedby them. I see a Ti, full participation great deal of growth in the religious New Right in terms of greatersensi- of all Americansin the debateand deliberations tivity to the diversity of many Ameri- regardingwhat kind of srciety we ought to be cans.Today I think there is a deeper understandingon the part of New is essentialto the democraticprocess, Right leaders.I think a fundamental thing about democracyis that one mustcarry out publicdeliberation and decisionmaking on the basisof public reasons.This is importantbecause the ought to becomethe authority or feel Is abortion one of the major moral- very integrity of democraticpolitics they are the only oneswho understand social-rellgiousissues of the day? dependsupon it. We must be able to what is acceptable.Of courseall per- developa sharedvocabulary, a com- spectivesand ideas should be engaged Oh unquestionably!I would say it mon language,and commonpoints of in the processof articulating a reli- is the singlemost fevered issue that in- referenceby which we agreeand dis- gious influencein our world. escapablyjoins religiouslybased moral agreewith oneanother on what is right judgmenton the onehand and public and wrong and how we ought to live Have your lmpresslons of moral policy on the other.It is terribly impor- together.Otherwise, we are potentially maJorltarlanschanged slnce you wrote tant becauseof the immediateconse- headedinto a periodwhen the religious the book? quencesfor the unprotectedunborn, absolutesof somewill be in suchcon- and also,in the logic of Roe v. Wade, trast to the absolutesof others that Yes, and I am very encouraged.I becauseof the ramificationsfor the public deliberationand decision mak- believethere is an increasedsense of crippled and the so-calleduselessly old ing will becomeimpossible. responsibilityamong moral majoritar- and mentally retarded, and all the Additionally,we areall temptedby ians for engagingin the full range of other weakpersons who cannotexert power.That applies to anybodyor any spiritual and intellectual life. Inter- andsustain their claim to personhood. groupwhen it beginsto senseits power estingly,they are going through this andbegins to flex its muscle.Harvard maturing processwithout losing their What advicewould you glve to the is trembling.The New York Timesis passionandzeal. I hopethat continues. New Right? intimidated.Who would havebelieved that peoplewho wereconsidered to be What ls wrong with Liberalism to- You are all in an awesomelycritical irrelevantly consignedto the back day?Why is it in trouble? positionin termsof this historicalmo- rows,and/or even non-existent, would ment of the engagementof the forma- havesuch major impact and be walk- What's wrong with Liberalism tive questionsof Americanpublic life. ing the halls of the symbolsof world acrossthe board-politically, religiously, You have a breathtaking opportunity power?This is a very powerful temp- intellectually-is that it has largely to renewlife, or to be an instrument tation that is sometimesreferred to as lost its sensethat freedomis different for the breathingof new and vibrant triumphalism.I would haveto addthe from license.Freedom exists within a life into the ideaof the democraticex- caution that the religiousNew Right contextof responsibility.Today people periment.Under God, in the profound is in dangerof becomingthe mirror believeit is possibleto havethe benefits sense.ofprovidential pu{pose, you par- image of the liberal Protestant Main- of a liberal, democraticsociety without ticipate in what AbrahamLincoln called line. To the extent the dangeris ac- addressingthe questionof the responsi- the chanceto "nobly saveor meanlylose knowledgedthere is a better chance bilities, purposes,and obligationsof the last best hopeof earth." America that it can be resisted.The dangerof that society.This is mostevident in its is the primary bearer of the democratic courseis that oneidentifies the Chris- full absurdity in the Roev. Wadedeci- idea;from our humanperspective, much tian messagewith a particular social- sionof 1973in whichJustice Blackman, of the world's future dependsupon our political agenda. writing for the majority,very explicitly fulfilling and advancingthat idea. I 40 FundomentollstJournol SCAPBOX

CanWe Irgrslate Morality? by DennisL. Peterson

n this age of moral relativism, - r- lated.Will it be the moral relativism I wheneveranyonedares to support of Humanism,resulting as it doesin I legislationdealing with drugs, hedonism,abortion, infanticide, sui drunk driving,homosexuality, prosti cide, euthanasia,and generalchaos? tution, abortion,or other suchissues, Or will it be the morality of the Judeo- peoplecry, "You shouldn't try to legis- Christianculture? late moralityl" Morality, and in particular this Theprinciple of separationof church W hru, heardthe Judeo-Christianmoral ethic, can be and stateis invariably brought into the cry legislatedbecause there is an unchang- issueby Liberalsand Humanistswhen againstlegislating ing moral absolute:God and His in- their ideasor actionsare attacked.The fallible Word. Whenthis moral codeis defenderof right is accusedof trying morality so often that adheredto---€ven by consensus-society to force his individual prejudiceson many of us are beginning as a wholebecomes stable, strong, and the whole society. free. Fantasticaccomplishments be- As Christianswe haveheard the cry to believeit, comea reality in all areasof human againstlegislating morality so oftenand endeavor:science, the arts, govern- soloudly that manyof us arebeginning ment, religion, economics,and per- to believeit. Is it true that we cannot sonalgrowth and development. legislatethe moralsof thosearound us? How cantrue morality be established Yes,morality canbe legislated.And Morality is definedtoday as a percep- in a societywhere there is no absolute it must be legislated.The questionas tion of right or wrong.This definition ethical standard?It cannotbe done. to whosemorality it will be,however, is open-ended,leaving morality depen- Every man would do that which is is up to you and me.We must let our dentupon each individual's finite and right in his own eyes.The individual lights shinein the darknessand func- sinful powersof perception.Acceptance would becomea law unto himself,re- tion as the salt of the earth."It is bet- of this definition leads to relativism sponsibleto nothing and no one. ter to light a candlethan to cursethe and a total rejectionof any absolute In practice,however, it is possible darkness." standardfor belief and conduct. to legislatemorality. The questionis By such a definition, legislating not whethermorality c an belegislated I Dennls L. Petersonis a free-lance morality is theoreticallyimpossible. but rather whosemoralitv wil/ be legis- writer in EastGreenville, Pennsvlvania.

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T}IESIEATING OF AMERICA For instance, Paul Blanshard, terms of priorities: sanctity of human by John W.Whiteheod writing in The Humanist, seeks to life (pp.112fl,promotion of the tradi- salvagesome praise for the ailing tional family (pp.115f),defense of Chris- Reviewedby Kennetli L. Gentry,Jr., public educationalsystem by stating, tian churches and schools (pp.119f), pastor of Reedy River Presbyterian "Our schoolsmay not teachJohnny to freedom in the public arena (pp.l22f;, Church,Greenville, South Carolina. readproperly, but the fact that Johnny and aid for those oppressedfor their is in schooluntil he is 16tends to lead Christianfaith in other lands(pp.123fl. toward the elimination of religious In the past decade,the attention of superstition"(p.94). AmericanChristianity has been Iargely Whiteheadcarefully documents the directed toward eschatological and presenceand dangersof creepingtotal- counselingconcerns. Now it seemsthat itarianismin America.He warns that book publishersare recognizinga "new" "we must not think of an overnight field of concern:Christian cultural and change,but ratherof a subtletrend by political influence.This is an important those in leadership-government, and healthy sign, but as Whitehead media,education-toward greatercon- warns: "The stayingpower of the new trol and manipulation of the in- [Christian]activism, remains to be seen" dividual" (p.5).He suggeststhat this (p.107).(Crossway Books, 1983, l58pp., alien political philosophyis winning $6.es) groundbasically due to threeinfluen- tial ideas:pragmatism, collectivism, John W. Whiteheadis a constitu- and evolutionism(p.12f). At leastfive THEINTEIIECTUAIS SPEAK OUT tional lawyer specializingin casesin- socialfactors have spurred this down- ABOUTGOD volving abridgment of First Amend- ward drift towardtotalitarianism: the edlled by RoyAbrohom Vorghese ment rights. He is also founder and bureaucratization of government prBsidentof The RutherfordInstitute (pp.26,98),the socializationof law Reviewedby GaryR. Habermas,pro- (namedafter SamuelRutherford, 1600- (pp.26,80),disinformation by the major fessorof apologeticsand philosophy, 1661),a conservativeChristian answer media(pp.5,50), disorientation by pub- LibertyUniversity, Lynchburg, Virginia. to the radical ACLU. His five books lic education(pp.19,82f), as well as have all dealt with one aspect or the moral-spiritual vacuum left by another of the theme of Christianity pietistic and retreatist Christianity TIIE and culture, beginningwith his 1977 $p.40,107). IlfT[ttI0TUAts The Separationlllusion. The l0 chaptersare well arranged SPEAK OUT In this book Whiteheadexplains in outlining his argumentthat America GEIp why he fears that Americansare faced is in a "periodof disorientation"(ch.l) with a "single, overriding dilemma: which allows for the current totalitarian what to do aboutthe dangerousdirec- drift (ch.2).This disorientationis due to tion of the Americangovernment." In- the "breakdownof the Christianbase" deed,for him, this "is oneof the most of Americanculture (ch.4)which haslaid pressingissues of our day" (p.xi).The the groundworkfor a SecularHumanist Stealingof Ameica is a lucidly writ- culture with its "love of death,"for ex- ten and well-documentedpresentation ample, abortion, infanticide, and so of the New Right'ssociopolitical con- forth (ch.5).The consequencesgive rise cern.Especially helpful are the abun- to an attack on three basic Christian This book,subtitled "A Handbook dant referencesto precedent-setting socialinstitutions: the family(chs.6-7), for the ChristianStudent in a Secular court decisions.Many of the original the school(ch.8), and the church (ch.9). Society,"presents essays by 25 contem- sourcequotations are as alarmingas With sucha complexof issuesbefore us, porary scholars,chiefly in the fields of theyare startling.For they reflectnot Whiteheadwarns that we must be care- scienceand philosophy. Virtually all of the ravings of an inconsequential ful to establishpriorities and a workable these scholarsare dedicatedto the lunatic fringe, but the fashionableand plan of resistance(ch.l0). generaltheme that atheismand related accepted philosophy of influential The Rutherford Institute agendais viewsare outmodedand incorrect.The "mainstream"authorities. presentedand seemsvery relevantin chaptersare largely interviewsarranged 42 FundomentolistJournol in three major parts-the Sciences, Nevertheless,the booksucceeds in to Godabout their feelingsof sorrow, Philosophy,and Apologetics/Theology. its statedgoal of providinga handbook disappointment,and worry. Eachbook Thesesections follow introductory com- for the Christianstudent. This volume ends with an applicableBible verse mentsby DomBede Griffiths, President is highly recommendedfor the reader and tips for the parent or teacheron RonaldReagan, Cardinal Joseph Rat- who desiresto studymodern intellec- how to usethe book most effectively. zinger,and J. StanleyOakes, Jr. tual trendswith regardto the general @avidC. Cook, 1983, 23pp., $2.50 each) Thevariety of writers includesome subjectsof theism(including God's ex- -J.B. who would term themselvesorthodox istence),the uniquenessof JesusChrist, Christians.others who aremuch more origins research,and the trustworthi- moderate,and some who would not nessof theNew Testament. Most of the WATKINGWITH JESUS call themselvesChristians in any sense. volumeis presentedin a very readable by V. Gilberl Beers In spite of this mixture, most of the manner which usually moves along ond Ronold A Beers scholarsstrongly assert that naturalism, quickly in a question-and-answerfor- positivism,and atheism in generalare mat. RoyVarghese is to be commended Beautifullyillustrated, this bookis disprovedas well asbeing increasingly for his effort in conductinsinterviews designedto help childrenbecome more unpopularoptions among intellectuals. and editing the materialior publica- like Jesusin their actions and atti Manyof the personsin this volume tion. Thework succeedsin its effort to tudes.Each story focuseson one par- havenational or internationalreputa- provideChristians with a handbookof ticular quality in the life of Christ and tions,which quite naturally increases world renownedscholars who espouse is followedby a valuable"Think, fearn, the interestin such a project. Scien- theism,several of which changedfrom andDo" sectionto help the child iden- tists includeRobert Jastrow. Chandra nontheisticpositions due to theweight tify the character quality and give Wickramasinghe,Henry Margenau,and of the evidence. ideasfor putting that quality to work Sir JohnEccles. Philosophers such as This subjectshould also cause the in his own life. Excellentmotivation AlvinPlantinga and William Alston,theo Christianto do someserious thinkins for discussion.(Here's Life Publishers, logianWolfhart Pannenberg, and New aboutapologetics. If a worldviewshifi Inc.,1984, l66pp., $14.95) -J.B. Testamentscholar F. F. Bruce are ex- may be occurring today, Christian amplesof the high levelof scholarship. apologistsshould be in the forefront of Thebook gives the generalimpres- thediscussions and not Ietsuch a trend sionthat thevarious scholars are both move in just any direction.(Regnery BIBTESTORIES TOIIVE BY announcinga return amongnumerous Gateway,1984, 366pp., $7.95) by V.Gllberl Beers intellectualsto some sort of theistic ond RonoldA Beers worldviewand that theyare providing further impetus to this movement This is an excellentbook for teach- themselves.As Alvin Plantingastates CHITDR EN ing youngchildren the importanceof in answerto a questionon this subject, Christianvalues. Each of the 9l Bible "I think there is a definite shift to- storiesfocuses on a particular character wardstheism" (p.165). quality.At the endof eachbeautifully There appear to be at least two DARKHORSE by John Fischer illustratedstory are questions,thoughts reasonsfor sucha changein attitude. for discussion,and ideasfor ways to point Severalscholars out evidence reinforcethe Bible lessonpresented. A that stronglyindicates a theisticworld- Whenthe readeropens the coverof valuableresource for children's church, plunged view,such as an increasingrealization this bookhe is into a world of the classroom,or family devotions. particularly of the truthfulnessof theisticargumen- horses,but that of a dark (Here's Life Prrblishers,Inc., 1983, tation of various sorts and historical horse that longs to be white. As the 19lpp.,$12.9s) -J.B. evidencefor Jesus'Resurrection from adventurestory unfolds,so doesthe the dead. analogybetween the "dark horse"and Second,there appears to be a strong the "real Christian,"one who grows, WHATDID GOD MAKE? convictionon the part of numerous stretches,and is refinedbecause of the by Moillyn Mortyn McAuley scholars that the various forms of graceof God.An excellentand exciting naturalism and positivism are both allegory for the young reader. Colorfuland compact, this chubby disprovenand sterile. In fact, some- (MultnomahPress, 1983, 59pp., $3.95 little "peekand find" bookis designed times the dismissalof theseatheistic paperback) -J.B. to arouseyour toddler'scuriosity while optionsis rather brisk in nature (pp. teachingfacts about God's creation. 3l-32; 35; 44-45). "Who" and "What" questionsare asked Althoughthis book is a significant GOD CARESWHEN I'M SORRY and descriptionssuch as "God gave one,a few itemsdetract from its total GOD CARESWHEN I'M WORRIED them wings to fly" are given on one effort. The four introductory essays, COD CARESWHEN I'M DISAPPOINTEDpage,with answershidden beneath a occupying19 pagesof text, at times by ElspelhCompbell Mutphy flap on the facingpage. Your youngster seeminappropriate. Also, there is some will be excited about guessingeach unevennessamong the chaptersthem- In this set of three books author answer,then peekingto find it in pic- selvesas they are a collectionof inter- and illustrator JaneNelson beautifully ture and word form. Great teaching viewswith the respectivescholars, six capturesthe attentionof small children, tool for toddlers and preschoolers. essays,and threereprints of previously helpingthem to apply God'sprinciples (DavidC. Cook Publishers, 1984,26pp., publishedarticles. in their daily lives.Young children talk $3.es) -c.G. July/August1985 43 BIOGRAPHY

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harles had the job of setting Charlesattended Pomona College in heart,Grace Payton, and his promise traps to keep gophers from Pomona,California, majoring in chem- to God was pushedaside. destroyingthe roots of the trees istry. He did well academicallyand was After Grace'sfinal year in college, in the family's orangegrove near [,oma involved as a teachingassistant and whereshe studied public speakingand Linda,California. Each gopher caught debater.He alsoenjoyed playing foot- diction.she became "a newcreature in wasworth l0 centsto the shy,six-foot ball.In 1910he graduatedcum laude. Christ." youth with size12, double E shoes.Out Charlescontinued to attendchurch Charleswas now working for his of that money came his tithe to the and developeda growing interest in fatherand selling fertilizer on the side. nearbyMethodist church, as taught by helpingpeople, but to him Christianity He madeenough money to buy a 10- his committedChristian parents. But seemedold-fashioned and far away. acreorange grove, but things did not Charles'sreal interestwas radio, and Wantingto get aheadin the business go well, and for two yearshe lost his he usedthe rest of his moneyfor the world and makemoney, he spentthe crops to frosts. This necessitateda first amateur "wireless" telegraph following year working in northern move to OrangeCounty, California, receiverin the area. Californiain a gold dredgingoperation whereCharles became a packinghouse Charles E. Fuller, born in Los in which the family had invested.At one manager.Always the entrepreneur,he Angeles,California, on April 25,1887, point, while crossinga river, Charles starteda trucking company. seemedan unlikely candidateto be- was sweptunder by the current and Charlesand Grace joined Placentia come the world-renownedevangelist nearly drowned.His instinctivereac- PresbyterianChurch, where Charles and radio preacherwho later founded tion was to cry to God,"Save me, and becameinvolved as an elder,Sunday a seminary.In fact, his father,Henry, I'll serveyou always."It worked,and schoolsuperintendent, and clerk. De- a visionaryMethodist layman, thought he managedto hangon and get back spite this church activity, he was not Charleshad the least promiseof his to the bank. interestedenough to attend weekly three sonsand plannedon keepinghim But the miningwas not profitable. Bible classeswith Grace. home to managethe ranch. Charles Soon the land was sold and Charles In 1914Grace lost a child and con- had other plans. camehome to work for his father.In tracted tuberculosis.Charles nursed Followinghigh schoolgraduation l9l I he marriedhis high schoolsweet- her through her two-yearillness. 44 FundomentolistJournol

I While Gracevisited her family for While speakingin Indianapolisthe come through the involvement of his a shortperiod of time in 1916,Charles following year, Charleswas askedto audience.During the next three years read in the newspaper that former substitutefor the regular speakeron he added and dropped various pro- wrestler and boxer Paul Rader was a local gospel radio program. As he grams until he was satisfied that his preachingin Los Angeles.As an athlete, continuedthe tour, Godseemed to im- messagewas directed to the widest Charleswas interestedin what Rader press him to take hold of the first op- possible audience. had to say.He attendedthe serviceand portunity that presenteditself to begin In 1931the depressionbegan to af- madea recommitmentof his life, feel- a radio ministry. Charles found the fect the Fullers, and eventually they ing that his call now was to win souls. prospect overwhelming.What would were forced to useGrace's inheritance He plunged into Bible study. Later radio programmingcost? Was radio as from her father to settletheir debts. Charles identified this experience, good as preachingin person?Would In spite of challengeand difficulty, rather than his conversionin 1903,as anyonelisten to him? in the springof 1934Charles began the the point of radical spiritual changein A year passedbefore the opportunity "Old-FashionedRevival Hour, " which his life. arose.A new station was beginningwith was later broadcast coast-to-coast. Charlesbegan teaching a courseon the aim to "emphasizethe cultural, the That fall he also added the "Sundav the Book of Daniel at Placentia educational,and the religious."Charles SchoolHour." In announcingit, Charles Presbyterian Church. He taught the said,"My burning desireis to preach "Unearthly Hour Bible Class"with en- the Word, to get soulssaved, and to get thusiasm,and it becamethe first vehicle believers to study the Word. When a for his evangelisticand missionthrust. believer studiesthe Word prayerfully In 1919he appliedto the Bible Insti- and with an obedientheart, two things tute of Los Angeles,now Biola Univer- "f , just seemedthe are accomplished:he grows in grace sity, for pastoraltraining. Charleswas and in the knowledgeof God, and he not surehe could be a minister, but he most natural thing in the goesto work. Now this work may lead felt so strongly about it that he resigned world for me to tell the him to teachinga Sundayschool class, from his job as an act of faith. Several winning souls,praying, giving-as the of his coworkerswarned him he would gd newsof Christinto lord directs-doing his part to spread be better off stayingat the plant, ashe a microphonethat would the gospel.You see how the work is was not "cut out to be a pastor." enlargedand enlarged.Oh! I want to Charlesfelt that the Lord confirmed wingmy voiceto an get more and more people-thousands his decision to train for the ministry audiencemany times the more-to know the joy and satisfaction because,when he did not havemoney of Bible study and work for God." to pay for his schooling,an oil company size of whatI could ever By November 1935 Charles was wanted to drill on his land and paid haveuisibly present," broadcastingfive times a week.Part of him enoughto cover his tuition. his arrangement with the radio net- Emphasisat Biola wason the study work was that he broadcast on all of of the English Bible and on practical their stations.As network radio picked Christianoutreach. Charles began to up stations,so did Charles.In 1937he preach in logging and mining camps, askedCalvary Church for assistancein was broadcastingon 88 stationscoast- a ministry that he was to continue for raisingthe $180necessary for four one- to-coastat a cost of $4,500per week. many years. hour sessionsper month.February 23, Two years later he was reaching at In 1921 Charles graduated from 1930,was the day of his first broad- leastl0 million peoplethrough 152sta- Biola and became president of the cast. Unfortunately the station's radius tions. In 1942there were 456 stations. Orange County Christian Endeavor. wasonly 25miles, so in the fall Charles More than 20 secretarieswene required His "Unearthly Hour Bible Class" switchedhis programto a stationwhose to handleall the correspondence."The severedwith PlacentiaPresbyterian broadcastsreached as far as Washing- Old-FashionedRevival Hour" and other Church to become Calvary Church ton, Idaho, and Iowa. programscould be heard in 90 percent with Charlesas pastor.Calvary Church Charleshad a secondsense that he of the world. During World War II, was interdenominational,fundamental, was doing exactly what he was suited Charlesreached out especiallyto ser- and evangelistic. for. "It just seemedthe most natural vicemenwith special"listening posts" Charlesidentified himself in church thing in the world for me to tell the establishedin numerousarrny camps advertisementsas a "Pastor-Evangelist, goodnews of Christ into a microphone at home and abroad. Bible Teacher."The Cross was never that would wing my voice to an audi But in 1944the faceofradio changed. absent from his sermons.He argued ence many times the size of what I "The Old-FashionedRevival Hour" was that people should turn to the [ord, could ever havevisibly present." forced off network radio, and Charles since God was sovereign over both In 1931he began "The Pilgrim's had to find independent stations to history and individual lives. Hour," which aired on sevenstations carry hiSprograms. Never one to give In addition to pastoringhis church, from SanDiego to Seattle.Throughout up, he faced the ups and downs of the Charleskept up his orangegrove, gave his radio ministry, Charles relied on next 15years in radio with faith, perse- Bible lessonstwice weekly on Biola's contributionsfrom his listenersrather verance,and ingenuity. In 1958"The radio station, and beganpreaching at than a few wealthy patrons.He realized Revival Hour," his only remaining pro Bible conferencesacross the nation.In that his was essentially a common gram, was shortenedto half an hour. 1928he beganteaching Bible exegesis cause,and he wanted whateverfinan- Five years later, at age77, Charlesonce at the los AngelesBaptist Seminary. cial support he was blessedwith to again renegotiatedwith independent July/August1985 45 FTIIIIII-IIIII C',62tsu" row .29Q1 as I stations-when ABCand other stations decidedto drop religious programming. C'92tS urlo*,as .35C ! t Effectiveradio evangelismwas only part 5,000 QuantityPrice one of his evangelizationstrategy. T The secondwas to train others. The lrla-ffiffiI HrcHENERGY cAssETTEs first stepwas the creation,in 1943,of t what is now called the CharlesE. Fuller Excellent cass€ttesfor high-speed voice or music duplication! Super high-quality EvangelisticAssociation. Initially it sent cassetteso 5-screw construction.spoked rollerso extremely low-frictionliners o shinv, out teamsof evangelistswho preached, highly-calanderedmusic and voice high-energytapeo Classypremium black or I counseled,and taught. white shell In 1947Fuller foundeda seminary HEREARE OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRTCES! lfiA-ffi'ffiI t to train evangelistsand missionaries. r00 200 500 1000 sfito+ Thefirst classof 39men, with a faculty .39 35 .32 c-62 .42 .29 t of four, met in the Lake AvenueCongre- gational in Pasadena,California. aThese cassettesmust be ordered in multiples o{ 100 only I Church (Example:100. 200, 300. 500. etc.) Charles'sdream was to establishthe o CLW pays the shipping on orders of $25.00 or more "Cal Tech" of the Evangelicalworld, (Under $25.00 add $2.00 shippingand handling) I and his dream becamereality in the aYes! You may combine 62's & 92's to obtain quantity discounts!(100 C-62 plus 100 C-92 getsthe 200 price) foundingof Fuller TheologicalSemi- lr!ililConsumer Products a also loads Ampex o AGFA a o o nary. In September 1964a School of CLW Certron Musi- I Capitol P.O.Box 22125 chrome, and other cassettesin our professional{actory! Chattanooga,TN 37422 Psychologyand in 1965a School of Ask for your lree complete catalog! I World Missionwere addedto the School of Theology.By the 1983-84academic year, enrollmenthad grown to 2,775 WHEN YOU'REgERTOUS students,making Fuller the world's I i largest Evangelical, multidenomina- tional seminary. I ABoUT DUPLICATION I Following a year of deteriorating health,Grace died in June 1965.Lnnely I PENTAGoN's .4ffi5o** I at the loss of his wife of nearly 55 years,Charles found relief for his pain I E?33tih'3o?r*M*', trry:'l""frs'f t by attendingthe World Congresson :""1ffis+"r Evangelism,meeting with friends and I fdill;j I family and spendingdays in Bible I - study and preparationfor radio broad- I JUST $299.00! casts.On March 18,1968, Charles died I of congestiveheart failure, a problem _ that had beendiagnosed earlier. Broadcastingcontinuously for al- a:i#i"##:li':r*ifi"m:ffi'-il most 38 years,Charles E. Fuller encour- i aged and led to conversioncountless I : iilil:li:1:,:?,:j:#'::i:x,*iil:i?;::::',T:J:JilE::.1,,"peoplethrough his varied ministries. I His son,Daniel P. Fuller, saysof his t ffi',';"ff:fl::":",:',::rlTxffi::.il: H:i';:li"l1"i'.o",?u*, I father,"I believehis life is important LISTPRICE$44e.00 cLwPRIcE$29e.00 SAVE$150.00 because,more than anyoneelse, he used I - IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII radio to get the gospelout to the world *'eirro: Bor22r25'chattanooea' rN3?422 in that era before television became "" ""':",J;Tproducts'p'o' the primary mass communication | | il ll ll ll I I medium. His life is also significant becauseof his zeal to get the gospel t HiitHt irtrr;::'Il'ftl":1'T-l-+li+';*l I out. He neverforgot the importanceof ouant'rv ' "''"" t :"H::lE::l",o; ce?6 c eachr- the timeconsuming, expensive,and dif- I ouantitv tt send c.o.D. (add $2.0o) I ficult task of training young peopleto tr brack I i 3il[3 i;?l"J,t i" Preasespecifv: tr whitecassettes cassettes be preachersof the gospelthemselves." or Mastercard#-Expiration Date- I I I on caLL ToLL.FREEt-aOG251-636a non.-Fri. S-5 EST I DennyMtller is coordinator of edi- I oRGANrzArroN I torial and media relations at Fuller TheologicalSeminary, Pasadena, Cali- t till, l fornia. Sheholds an M.A. from North American Baptist Seminary, Sioux l i.L, l Falls, South Dakota.Quotes and back- ground material are taken from Give LTIIIIIIIIIITTJ theWindsA Mighty VoicebyDaniel P. Fuller, Word Books,Waco,1972. 46 FundomentollstJournol THUNDERIN THEPUIPIT

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by CharlesE. Fuller I havefought a goodfight. I have spectators seated around the arena finished my course,I have kept the eagerlywatches the various contests, laith (2 Tim. 4:7). applaudingthe winners as the different wreaths of victory are awarded. fflhe text before us contains a Look carefully. A wrestling match I threefold retrospect.First, I is going on. Two young men, strong in I have fought a good fight; sec- limb and physically fit, are locked in ond, I havefinished my course;third, a breathtaking struggle,each wanting I have kept the faith. victory over his opponent.Who will be Notice,these words camefrom the the winner? The crowd is watching pen of the agedapostle, a warrior, a andwaiting to see.And soPaul, at the soldier of the Cross.And remember end of the wrestling contest,realizing that Paulwrote thesewords in the face that he hadbeen, and was still, engaged of certain martyrdom. in a wrestling contest, says in the I havefought a goodftght. I would Ephesianepistle: Listen, Timothy, I am like to offer a little more literal render- not wrestlingagainst flesh andblood, ing. Paulis saying:I haveplayed-that but against principalities, against is fought-as a man in the noble con- powers,against the rulers of darkness test of life, for the things that will last of this age,this satanicworld system, for eternity, not the things of this world againstspiritual wickednessin heavenly that will soonpass away. At the endof places.Paul could say:I playedthe con- his earthly racePaul lookedbach thank- test as a man. I was more than a con- f , obrdiroc, to God's ing Godhe had donethe work of a man queror through Christ who strengthens in the noble contest, and did not re- me. Through Him I was made strong commandwe are going main a babe in Christ, a childish be- to win the victory crown that will be liever,a carnalbeliever, occupied with givento me in that day.Paul is admon- over the radio to the ear*rly things that marked,for example, ishingTimothy:Be on your guardlest four cornersof the earth, the church at Corinth, suchas strifes, Satan should get an advantageover division, contention,and the inability you, for we are not ignorant of his preachingthe gospel to bear strongmeat (l Cor. 13:ll). A devices.That is exactly what happens of grace-that by grace babein Christwill be tossedabout by to somebelievers. Satan gets an advan- every wind of doctrine, but Paul in- tage over you through sin. You are you are saved,through stead stood steadfast,unmovable, al- thrown off balance,and you lose the faith, that not of works, ways abounding in the work of the contest, not your salvatibn, but you Lord. He wasareal man,strong in the will loseyour reward-a castaway,dis- Iestany man Lord and the work of the Lord, strong allowed,on the sidelinesof life, dis- shouldboast. in the power of His might, in life's qualified from the competition. most noble contest. Paul says: Listen to me fellow So here in this first retrospectwe preacher, fellow Christian worker, find Paul, the athlete of Christ who follow me. I am fighting lawfully ac- trained and kept his body in subjection, cording to the rules of the contest, in an athletic contest, striving for a playing^theman in the noble contest, prize, the wreath of victory. He strained not as one that beats the air, going everymuscle in a masteryeffort to the through tle motions, but never deliver- very last, to win the prize,the crown of ing an effective knockout. righteousness.Now picture with me,if WatchPaul before Felix, that wicked, you please,the athletic contest in the powerful ruler whom Paul confronted daysof AncientGreece. See the strong, fearlessly(Acts 24). Felix did not hear muscled athletes. A great crowd of any pleasingplatitudes. He heardPaul July/August1985 47 concerninghis faith in Christ as he rea- the Judgeof eternity? What haveyou say to you, young man, be fit, be pre- sonedof righteousness,of temperance, donewith the gospel?I am telling you, pared, be steepedin the Word. Carry and of judgment to come. And what the only effectivepreaching is to preach the light of the glorious gospelto men happened?Felix trembled. Christ and to preachthe Word and not sitting in darkness.Win the wreath of Brother, I would rather preach10 be afraid of men'sfaces or standingin victory in the daysto comeand be like words out of the Book and hit a knock- whatever social realm you find your- Samuelwho said, "Here am I." out blow and tell you sinning friend of self.Unless you are born againyou are I have kept the faith. What does mine, that without Christ you are lost, a hell-boundunregenerated sinner. [.et that mean?Let me just give it to you without hope, without God, than to us preachthe Word, the hammer that this way. Paul says:I haveguarded the give you a sennon with finely shaded will break the hardestheart. faith, that which hasbeen entrusted to wordsand sendyou to sleep.I want to me, a sacredtrust, the pricelessgood sayto you today,with all the love that newsof the gospel,ever thanking God I can possess,that unless you accept that I was countedworthy, faithful, be- JesusChrist as your personalSaviour, ing put into the ministry. down through the ages to come you Hear Paulin Galatia:Do you Gala- will be a wanderingstar without hope. f *ould ratherpreach tian believersthink you can be saved Paul deliverseffective blows, and I0 wordsout of theBaok by adding to the grace of your salva- so he saysto Timothy: Preachthe Word. tion, by observinga certain ritual, a Deliver knockout blows, tell men of and hit a knrckout blow certain ceremony,circumcision, or the their lost condition,preach against sin, than to gtveyou a keeping of the seventhday? I marvel preach the one and only remedy, the that you are so soonremoved. Then he Crossof Christ and the atoningsacri- sermonwith fiody goeson. If evenan angel from heaven fice.Preach Christ and Him crucified, shadedwords and send preachany other gospel,let him be ac- the only atoning substitute God pro- cursed.I tell you we needto take it to vided, the one who died for our sins you to sleep, heart today.When I hearover the radio and was buried and roseagain the third sometimes,the silly, unscripturalstone day according to the Scriptures. that some people are giving out, my Listen to me. You may be a noted heart sinks and I pray for them. speaker,fellow preacher,and receive I have ftntshed my course. Paul May we everbe true and keeptrue the applauseof a sinning,hell-bound saysthat as a runner in the relay race, to the old gospel,guarding that faith crowd, but what about standingbefore carrying the sacredlight, he has fin- oncedelivered unto the saints.In obe- ishedhis course.According to ancient dienceto God'scommand we are going Greekcustom the crosscountryrunner over the radio to the four corners of the ran a prescribedcourse, in a_prescribed earth, preachingthe gospelof grace- time, carrying the light-the sacred that by grace you are saved,through BEFOREYOU[|Ol/E light-across Greece.At the end of faith, that not of works, lest any man . . . please let us know one's prescribedcourse, if he could shouldboast. make it in the time allotted, he received If any man within the soundof my To bo suro you don't miss any cod68 of your Fundrm.d.llrl Jou?n l subscrlptbn, pbas€ a wreathof victory. Thenhe passedthe voice be a murderer, an adulterer, a notify us at least elght weeks b€toro you mov6 sacredlight to the next runner,and the thief, whateverhe may be-or a moral to your new addross. secondrunner would strive to take the upright man-if you will believeon the light overhis prescribedcourse in the Lord JesusChrist and by faith receive allottedtime. So Paul says: I havecar- Him into your heart and say,"God be 1. Prosont addresg. Attrch a

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f ohnnyand Mark scuffleangrily other people'schildren? What canwe Familiesdo not flourish independently; I in the Sundayschool classroom. offer that will contributeto the train- they needthe nourishmentof strong U Shouldyou ignore them and Iet ing of tomorrow'sChristians? faith from their fellow Christians.Our their teacherhandle them when she Jesuscherished the children.He gave responsibilityas believersis to sup- gets there? us an exampleto follow when he took port and encoufagethose of the "house- Susie and Jenny race each other them in His arms, put His handson hold of faith." This includeseveryone down the long church aisle,giggling. them,and blessed them (Mark 10:13-16). in the household,people of all ages. Should you remind them to respect Thosewere other people's children Fvery personwho belongsto Christ God'shouse? at Jesus'knee.Do you supposethey can influence the lives of the young. Cutelittle Wendyno longersmiles; had cleanhands and freshly scrubbed Our children are priceless,and nothing sheavoids people's eyes at church.Is faces?Were their diapersdry? Regard- shouldbe left undoneto ensuretheir somethingtroubling her? Is it any of lessof their appearanceor attitude,He training in the Lord. Hereare 10ways your business? loved and acceptedthem. adultscan be effectivein ministerins What is our role regardingchildren Althoughparents are primarily re- to children of the church family. in the churchfamily? How far doesa sponsiblefor raising children, they Work for superior Christlan educa- believer'sresponsibility extend toward needhelp in this overwhelmingtask. tion ln your church. Support those in July/August1985 49 chargeof Bible classes,and volunteer Children learn best by imitating By noticingchildren, you showthat to help. Be quick to showappreciation adult behavior.Make sure your life is you feel they are important. Try a for workers by your supportivecom- modeledafter Christ. handshake,a smile,a touch,a word, or ments.It is probablytheir only wage. Becomeinvolved emotionally.Fol- just senda positivemessage through Becomefamiliar with the materials low the progressof growingchildren eye contact.Nothing encourageslike used to teach the children. Work on by participatingin their events.React personalattention. curriculum planning. There are many appropriatelyas a caringfriend, shar- When a family crisis occurs, en- goodbooks designed to meetthe needs ing tearsor smiles.Be opento anyap- courage parents to discuss it. Too of parentsand children:biographies of proachfrom a child-bold or shy-and many Christiansexpect that a "good" victorious Christians, inspirational respondwarmly. Childrenappreciate books,devotional books, and fictional an adult who listenswith acceptance. bookswith a spiritual message. You can add much to a child's feelins Be wllllng to help famllles wlth of belongingto God'sfamily. practlcal, humble servlce. When you seea need,offer to help. Do not wait to be called,just show up ready to work where you are needed. One young couple with three children had a gift for working with high schoolstudents, but theycould not af- Oo, childrenare ford a babv-sittereverv time therewas priceless,and nothing a church activity. A generousolder coupleoffered to pay for sitters when- shouldbe le$ undoneto ever the group neededthe young cou- insuretheir trainingin ple's help. Set an example by your llfestyle. the Lord. Children are very aware of adults and their actions.They notice thosewho serveeagerly, wait patiently,and live uprightly. Dedlcate yourself to aggressive prayer for the chlldren. Learn each child's name,and greethim by name family will never experiencethe be- Feel God's when you seehim. Tell him that you havior problemsof a "worldly" family. pray for him by name regularly-for Some children who get into serious hand on his protection,his physicaland mental troublehave difficulty beingreconciled your work health,his learning,and his spiritual to God and to His church because growth. Pray most of all for that child God'speople are too embarrassedto to acceptJesus Christ as his Saviourand approachthe hurting family in a con- lmow God Lord. Rejoicewith him whenhe does! structive manner.Reaffirm your under- is working Be well lnformed concernlng all standing and commitment when they through you in chlldren. Find out children's basic needit most. your job. And needs,and learn what to expectfrom Recrult helpers from the younger you don't have to be a pastoror children at eachstage of development generatlon.People of all agesneed to bible teacherto ex- Be aware of what you can do and say to feel needed.Involving them in ministry perienceit lntercristo help them becomeall Godwants them teachesthem habits of participation can help you find a job to be. Learn when to speaka word of that will last a lifetime.Even a young in a CLristianorqanization advice in love, and when to be silent. child can greet people at the door. A where God best usesyour professional skills. Find out what professionalhelp is personof almostany agecan hand out Contact Intercristofor current openings available in your area. If it is ever papers,sing with a group, help rake coast-to-coastand around the world. needed,you can provide a valuable the church lawn, or wash a few dishes CALL TOLL FREE (8OO) 426.1342. resource. after a social hour. The way to learn AK Ht, WA CAI]ADA (206) 546- 7330. OR RETURNTHE COqPON Stay active ln the llves of children service is to serve. through the years.Attend their school In everycongregation the precious P9Y:- and church activities.Cheer their teams. children are committed to all of us by Applaudtheir musicians.Send congratu- oup heavenly Father. Our task is to it lations to deservinswinners. Consider support thosewho teach children the I mnt to fel God's hand on ru rcrk ffiif-n;,ffif:-,"5Hee job I how few piecesof riail children receive *nd infomation. love of Christ and willingly contribute I and sendout a card or two. what we can to guide them into faithful I Talk to cldldren. Do not pretend servicein His kingdom. I they are invisible.Include them in your City-- State-Zp_ | greetings I saw this ad wheneveryousee them. 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I big, handsomesenior opened rallies for yotrng people,who were en- principles.FUN is important. Teensfind II his heart: "I cried myself to couraged to come and bring their un- that there is no better place to gather 4 Isleep last night trying to figure savedfriends. Teensfrom all over Kan- and meet new people. out how to commit suicide." sas City attendedthe meetings. Al Metsker believesthat developing A 16-yearoldboy left a noteand ran Today the rallies are held in the leadershipability in teensis important. away from home.His parents were so 1,600-seatYFC auditoriumand feature Under the guidanceof their club spon- busy working to provide lf,m with "nice music,drama, films, gags,and skits.The sor and director, teenagersplan and run things" that he felt aloneand unloved. focusof the meetingsis the presentation the meeting.As a result of this direct in- He could not stand it any longer. of the gospelof JesusChrist. After the volvement,the club motto "TeensTell- A cute l4-year-old who had just fun, an evangelistbrings the message ing Teens"becomes a part of their lives. found out shewas pregnantsaid, "The and an invitation is given. Young peo Each club director, trained at only reasonI haven'tcommitted suicide ple who come forward are counseled KCYFC'sBible Institute, overseessev- is that I don't know where I'll go when and shown the plan of salvation. eral clubs. The directors are responsi- I die." After the rally youngpeople venture ble for finding and instructing adult The studentbody president,a mem- down to the RainbowRoom, where they sponsorsin eadr community.Club activ- ber of the NationalTlonor Society,had find live entertainment,food, and Chris- ities include Bible quizzes and daily many accomplishments,but the deep tian fellowship. It is exciting and fun. prayer meetings. longingin his heart was not satisfied. Thoseearly rallies were so success- h 1953l(ansas City Youth for Christ He turned to drugs and alcohol.They ful that in 1945 the first high school bought an old mansion,its first official did not satisfy either, and soon this Bible clubs were formed. Me-mbersof headquarters.When they later had to young man, voted "most likely to suc- theseclubs eamed enough money to buy move,the mansion was sold at a profit ceed,"found himselfbeing arrested for their own school buses, which were and a new building was purchased.By pushing drugs. painted red and white, equipped with 1965 the Saturday night rallies had Teenagersneed the [ord. Few peo pianos, and desigred to be "mobile becomeso large that a new auditorium ple realize it like Al Metsker. When Al chapels."They becamea familiar sight was built adjacentto the KCYFCHead- and Vidy Metsker steppedout in faith in front of KansasCitv high schools. qtrrrters. Within five yearsthe $600,000 to begin a unique ministry to teenagers, From three Bible clubs in 1945,the building was debt free. they had nothing but a promise- KCYFC headquarters now sponsors In 1951Metsker launclreda l5-minute Matthew 6:33-"But seek ve first the more than 200Bible clubs in junior and radio program, broadcast over a four- kingdom of God,and his rigfrteousness; senior high schoolsacross the country. state area.After realizing tle influence and all thesethings shall be addedunto Thereare four purposesfor Bible Clubs: of the media he beganto dream of pre- you." Theydid not know the Lord would evangelism,spiritual growth, leadership senting a Christian ministry on televi- be adding things for over 40 years! dwelopment,and fellowship.Club mem- sion. BecauseYFC could not buy prime In 1943Al and Vidy Metsker began bers bring their unsavedfriends, and all time on existing stations, they made holding Saturdaynight "Singspiration" who attend are taught basic spiritual application to the FCC to build their July/August1985 51 own television station. Approval was porters. Regular featuresinclude col- By 1983CUBI graduateshad begun quickly granted, and two years later- umns from both Al and Vidy Metsker, associateministries in 19 cities across after building a production studio, a Christian puzzlepage, a TV-50pro the United States. These ministries technical center, dressingrooms, and gram schedule,and daily devotionals. operateunder the name of "Teensfor offices-KYFc TV-50went on the air. Articles are usually concernedwith Christ International" and are part of The cost of openingthe station,a stag- spiritual growth,current issues,or vic- Metsker'sdream to establishan assG gering $2.6 million, was paid off 14 torious daily living. Conquestnow has ciate ministry in every major city of the months after TV-50began broadcasting. a readingaudience of 120,000and is United States.Serving the Teens for Metskerhas left no areaof the media growing rapidly. Christ clubs is the KCYFCEvangelism uncovered.In addition to his radio and Metsker is not concernedwith the Department.Evangelists travel through- televisionprograms, KCYFC has also mediaonly. After five yearsof transport- out the United Statespreaching in TFC producedConquest, a 48-pagemonthly ing hundredsof kids to a far-awaysum- Bible clubs, rallies, schoolassemblies, magazinedesigred to inform, challenge, mer camp,he decidedthat the time had and for radio and television programs. and amuse KCYFC friends and sup comefor KCYFCto build its own camp. In June 1970 the Circle-C (Christ- CenteredLiving)was opened. In 1982a secondranch, the $2 million L-Bar-C (LifeWith Christ)wasbuilt andpaid for within 18months. With both ranchesin operationKCYFC hosts 500 teenagers per week. IN ONLY4 WEEKS The campsfeature horseback riding, We can show miniature golf, Ping-Pong,pool, canoe- you how ing, swimmingpools, trail bikes,and a WITHOUT 500foot waterslide.The campsare lo GIMMICKS! catedjust outsideKansas City and the accommodationsare modern,carpeted P.O.Bq tl40f Horsesat L-Bar-Cand CircIe-CRanches lynchburg, VA2450? cabins. FORINFO, CLIP & MAILAD OR CALL The activities are many, the ex- periencesare fun, and during their week KCYFChas also spawnedorganiza- at YFC camp, teenagerslearn about tions where teens can develop their evangelism,Christian growth, Bible talentsmore fully.The YoungPreachers' study,family and dating relationships, Club is for youngmen who wish to learn and how to live for Christ when they the dynamicsof building and delivering return home. Young people from all a sennon.An averageof 300young men over the United Statesfly in eachweek participate in this club each year. For to attendYFC camp, and they leavewith youngwomen, there is the Girls in Royal a new outlook on life. leadership and ServiceClub. These girls Metsker soon realizedthe necessity learn how to be outstanding Christian nl PLAYGoSPET S0r{GS BY EAR of training others to multiply his work. leadersas well aslearning methods to Amazingnol counesholre ho,v to playand CH0RD The result was Christ Unlimited Bible develop their unique gifts in the ser- anygospel song you've ever heard-entirely byearl Institute. CLIBIis designedto put youth vice of the Lord. Howto tindthe right starting note, what chords to playand when to playthem. Play in easykeys first, workers into full-time ministry in 12 Countlessyoung people have been thenin anykey. Learn lhe secrets of howto play months. saved discipled,and educatedunder the byear, and play the hymns pu lwe-now!10 easy The program includes 20 hours per ministryof KansasCity Youth for Christ. lessons$6.98 plus 700 postaqe. 90minute GASSETTE gives more explanations and weekof classroominstruction and prac- Al Metskeronce said, "We are humbled illustrates€very step slolly enough so pu hearhol tical experiencegained by working in as we review the long list of 'our kids' itsdone. Hear how songs should sound. $6.98+400 the KansasCity Youth for Christ min- who are now Lord p0slage. servingthe full time 0rder both bookand cassettefor $12.98 istry. Students receive 14 hours of as missionaries,pastors, musicians, outstanding Bible instruction weekly secretaries,club directors, and so forth. [2] tEARltGoSPEL rilUStC Excitingnav course shows hovr to playmelodies during the l2-month program. Six class We knowGodcalled ustothis ministrv- withright hand, chords with left. Learn to play hours a week are devotedto teaching for life. And we are thankful He has rhythmbasses, lills, runs, cross hands, "walking" 'commit. basses,melodies in3rds, 6ths, other technics. 20 the "Essentialsfor Success"in a vouth given us the ability to . . to easylessons $6.98 plus 700 postage. ministry. Theseprinciples, developed by faithful men,who shall be able to teach 90 minuteCISSETIE goes beyond in explana- Metsker, have been tried and proven others also' (2 Tim. 2:2)the things we tionsand illustrations. Actually hear how lo play successful past years. r$hm basses,runs, fills, llvalking'basses. Repeat for the 42 Stu- have learned, thus building a strong examplesasoften as you wish, learn in privacy at dents are also encouragedto partici- organizationthat will continue to grow home.$6.98+400 postage. patein the ministriesof television,radio, in the samedirection evenafter we are orderboth book and cassene lor $12.98ppd! evangelism,rallies, and Bible clubs. gone." SIYE-bolhboolr and both cerrtlrr-$25 pprll L. DalePotratz, academic dean of CLJBI, In a world where life sometimes has degreesfrom CovingtonTtreological doesnot make senseand where young Seminary,Moody Bible Institute, Taylor people cannot find a way out of their DAV|oS0]|S,6ZtJ F itrbrlf University,Wheaton problems, pointing Shrunu illrrlon. rc 564|4 College,and North- KCYFCis the way- ern Baptist TheologicalSeminary. to Christ. T 52 FundomentollstJournol PRCFILE

Fromthe Music Business to theMusic Ministry... MackEvans Has Realized the Difference JJ T i:i,t:ftilei,',X,r*.?ll I Mack Evans. "Although, he usessome folks more than others. We can only serveHim accordingto the ability He gaveus. God has given me musicaltalent, and I can usethat to conveya message,to presentsalva- tion, and to be a blessingto Christians." Mack Evans,a polishedsilver-haired soloiston the Old-TimeGospel Hour, is really a WestVirginia mountainboy at heart.Each year he travelsover 100,000 milesministering in 250churches, but he designatestime to sing at homein Lynchburg and be a part of the Old- TimeGospel Hour Trio with DonNor- man and RobbieHiner. MackEvans considers music a valu- ablemedium through which the gospel caneasily be presentedto all kindsof people.But he did not alwaysthink of music as a ministry-it used to be a business,show biz, entertaiffient, with the surrounding hoopla. Mackgrew up in Charleston,West Virginia, where his first job was un- lockingthe door of the church.But the bright lights of the media industry beckoned,and during his high school yearsMack was a part-time camera- manfor WCHStelevision. Through the encouragementof his church choir was invited to audition, everything director,Mackbegan to participatein clicked into place, and Mack Evans gospelquartet singing. found himself as part of Landmark SoonMack Evanswas singing in a Baptist Temple. professionalquartet. "The bestI knew, "Muri, is a valuable "That is where we learnedabout I was servingthe Lord. I was usinga the ministry and purpose of the local talent He gaveme and doingsomething medlumthrough which church-soulwinning how to be aggres- I wanted to do. I would have moved the gospelcan easilybe sivelyevangelistic, starting churches, heavenand earth to do it. But there knocking on doors, and everything else wasno ministry in it at all. It waslike presentedto all kinds involved in the local church ministrv. a travelingroad show.You could make of people," Before that I didn't havethat imageof a good living at it, but all the people the local church. I didn't realizethat a certainly didn't claim to be Christians. quartet had that kind of responsibility. I was in that becauseI wanted to sing Now I could never go back to the con- sobadly. I felt that I wasbetter off be- cert scenewithout the ministry aspect. ing in the business,hoping that some- mark Baptist Temple in Cincinnati, "I feel that I am serving the Lord thing better would come along." decided to form a quartet to travel today becauseof the influenceof R. G. Many yearsand many groupslater, with and for him. Don Norman, who Lee and B. R. Lakin. They helped me somethingbetter did come along. In was to be a part of the new Landmark get out of the showbusiness aspect of 1965John Rawlings,pastor of the L^and- quartet, had known Mack for years.He music.

July/August1985 53 "Had I not goneto Landmark, had areasthat the Lord couldn't deal with someof theseyoung kids who seesing- I just stayedin the musicbusiness, it's me 'straight on' like He would with ing as a goodfinancial choice.That's anybody'sguess where my life would somebodythat's had sometraining. He not the important thing. What's impor- be today, or even if my wife and I had to leadme aroundthrough theback- tant is whena pastoris driving to his would still be living together.The influ- yard, by way of the backgate, bring me church,and you comeacross his mind, enceof the local church and the teach- in through the back door, and let me and he thinks, 'I'm sure glad we had ing ministry kept me gearedup right." sit in the kitchen for a while beforeHe that singerhere, and I wish we could Mack is frankly puzzledthat he's was able to bring me into the front havehim again.' beenso fortunate in his career,given the room and say,'Nowhere's what I want "I like peopleto think of me mainly haphazardway it was begun."Every- you to do."' as in the ministry. I'm not going to im- thing I've ever done has kind of just Mack is often askedfor adviceby pressanybody who likes a very highly happened.I seethe hand of the Lord in other aspiringsingers. "It's hard to in- trainedvoice. Nobody's going to pick 'Wow! it, but I was so ignorant in so many fluencesingers. I get sofrustrated with up one of my records and say, We've got to have this guy at our church!' I feel like peoplehave to see my whole program-not only the music time, but the serious time with the messageand invitation-before they can form an opinion." Mack Evansis more than a singer. CONSIDER He frequently holds three-or four-day meetingswhere he singsand preaches. "3 Onceeach year, he andhis wife plan a missiontrip to a foreigncountry, and Mack sings and speaks to mission churches.He has a great personal +^ burden for missions,and long agohe ,".IMPAC decidedthat income earned from his records would support foreign missionaries. Any man involved in a traveling ministry must have one exceptional blessing from the Lord-an under- OF standingwife. Mack and Sue Evans havebeen in this ministry togetherfor more than 25 years,and Mack feels that Sueholds far more than just their family together."She's able to handle TRAINED CHRISTIAN LEADERS the nuts and bolts of our ministry- the finances,the record keeping,the PROFESSIOI{ALLY DEVELOPED STAFF bookkeeping,and a lot of details.She doesit very thoroughly. BUILT-IN CHARACTER OUALITIES "Sue is a very strong personwho supportedher family after shegradu- BIBLICAL BASE ated from high school.She knows that I can't be in the ministry without be- GOAL-ORIENTED PHILOSOPHY ing gone,so she'sbeen Mom andDad, carpenterand bricklayer.And through it all, she'sfiercely loyal." Mackhas found that the philosophy of the rank-and-filegospel artists is, "We'renot theologians.We're just out to blessthe body of Christ and spanall FORINFORMATION ON AN INDIVIDUALIZEDSYSTEM FOR TRAINING denominationalbarriers." Mackwould TOMORROW'SLEADERS IN THE LOCALCHURCH. CONTACT: agreewith that in a sense,"but I'm pretty clear-cuton some things." Salvationand eternity are thingsof ACCELERATEDCHRISTIAN EDUCATION importancethat MackEvans stresses. PROMOTIONDEPARTMENT 60 Throughyears of hard work, Godpre- 2600 A.C.E.LANE pared a servant for churchestoday. LEWISVILLE,TEXAS 75067 Anyone interested in contacting (2141 462-1776 THE CHARACTERSOLUTIO}I Mack Evans may do so through the 003339 R2 385 Old-Time Gospel Hour, Lynchburg, Virginia 24514. I 54 FundomentqlistJournol MINISTRYUPDATE

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LenMoisan hosts: Saints Ministry of Thomas (July) RoadBaptist Church will be 227-9PM,Holiday Inn, Myrtle conductingtheir 9th Annual Beach,SC (803) 238-5601 LibertyUniversity Receives Senior Saints Weekend. 25 7-9PM Holiday Inn, Charlotte, Guest include speakers Jerry NC(i04)394-4301 SpecializedLibrary Materials Falwell,Jim Moon,Ed Dob- son,Lane Lester, and James DennisFields hosts; Liberty University has ing Christian heritage and Hall. Guestsoloists Don Nor- (August) been named the recipient tradition. man, Robbie Hiner, and t0 7-9PM, Light House Baptist of more than 6,000volumes ' This new researchmate- Kendra Cook will provide Church,Murfreesboro, TN and 2,000periodicals from rial will especiallybenefit specialmusic. 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De Moss Thesewords preceded particularly the care to be re- placed on the Arthur S. complexwill houseacademic late Bill Sheehan'sprayers memberedby the world, be. De MossLearning Center. facilities, a student union, a and seasonedevery aspect of causehis overriding concern Regardless of the fact ul0,O00squarefmtlibrary the his life. He magnified God was for the eternal soulsof that he owned the nation's boolstore, admissionsdepart- through his love and exam- others.But that concernis la-rgestinsurance company ment, and many offices. A ple to his family and through the reasonwe rememberhim. of its kind, De Moss was formal dedicationceremony personal " his witness,even to He also loved this school.and really a missionary first, will be held Septemberl. his legal clients. becausewe shared a mutual then a businessman.He con- Before his March 29 death, Bill Sheehanheaded up the Prayer Warrior min. istry of ThomasRoad Baptist LibertyOaks Church,He felt honoredthe OffersaMultifaceted dayhis pastor(Jerry Falwell) called and askedhim to take CampingMinistry chargeof the prayer ministry, a.ndhe serveddiligently in that capacity. A record attendanceis ing band, and choral group individual sports,game room, As a semiretired expected at Liberty Oaks training camps;Bible study and snackshop, For more in- attorney, Bill movedhis familv this summer.This camp and retreats;youth pastors'con- formation call Glenn Reese from Montanato Lynchbuig, conference facility is a ferences;and Sundavschool at (804) 376-3020or (804) Vir- ginia, in 1973.His branch of the Thomis Road classpicnics 239-9281,or write to Libertv daughter Faith recalls,"He Ministries offering youth Activities include swim- Oaks,Star RouteBox 27-A, was strict, but the kind that camps;camps for the hear- ming,boating, fishing, team Red House,Virginia 23963. made us ing impaired;soccer, march. sports,music, archery, riflery grow. He was alwaysposi tive*he motivatedus. When he was well, he was always readingand praying."In ad- tiberty UniversityPresident dition to teachingher to be modest, Faith remembers, "He taught us to be hard AwardedHonorary Doctorate workers." He is survivedby his wife, Liberty UniversitvPresi- and administrative founda- Pat, ll children, and, 24 dent A. Pierre Guiilermin tions havebeen put in place grandchildren. was awarded the honorarv to accommodatebecoming a doctor of laws degreefrom multidimensionaluniversitv." CALENDAR Christian HeritageCollege, As president of Libeity El Cajon,California, by its University,Guillermin is i July president, David Jeremiah, member of the American 6-Light Teamreturns at the Liberty University Associationof Presidentsof from "Orient 85"mis- commencementexercises on IndependentColleges and sionstip May6, 1985.Christian Heri- Universities,the Association August tage College, a four-year of EvangelicalSeminary Pres'- 22-nr. Falwell speaksat Christian liberalarts collese "President Guillermin has idents,and the PrivateCollege Word of Life, Schroon founded in 1970,is fullv ai- provided strong leadership AdvisoryCommittee for tfie Lake,New York credited by the Wesiern in the field of highereduci- Virginia Council of Hieher 22-Liberty IJniversity stu- Associationof Collegesand tion. With vision and fore- Education.He is alsoa riem- dentsreturn lor Schools. sight, PresidentGuillermin ber of the KappaDelta pi, an 1985-86school year In making the presenta- hascontinued to developDr. internationalhonor society 2}-Liberty University tion, Dr. Jeremiahremarked, Falwell'sdream as academic in education classesbegin 56 FundomentqlistJournol

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And in the morning, rising up a crucial for spiritual growth (Ps.88:13). EarnA Degree! greatwhile beforeday, he went out,and Each morning the believerhas a fresh . Bethany allows you to remain in your departedinto a solitaryplace, and there opportunity to recall God'smercy and present ministry while earning your prayed(Mark l:35). protection(Ps.59:16; 92:2)and to find degree. direction and guidancefor the tasksof . Bethany offers quality education, is ark reportsthat eventhough the day (Ps.143:8). fundamental and Baptist in doctrine. o Jesuswas in the midst of an Becausethe Hebrew verb trans- One may earn either the ASSOCIAIE, BACFIELOR. MASTER or DOCIORAIE extremely busy ministry lated"rising early" (shakem)is usually degree through the Off.Campus (Mark l:32-34)that found "all men" consideredto be related to a nominal Program. seekingfor him (Mark 1:37),He still root meaning"shoulder" (shekem),the o Resident classesare available at the rose long before daybreak and found frequent occurrence of the word in Dothan Campus.tuition at a minimum. a place where he might be alone with Jeremiahwith regardto God'srelation o Credit is given for previous college His Father in prayer. AlthoughMark to Israel is often translated bv some work and life experience. recordselsewhere that Jesusprayed at other notion,such as diligence or conti- Write or Call for Free lnformation other times of the day (cf. Mark 6:46; nuity. However,by Jeremiah's day the BETHANYTHEOLOGICAL 14:32-42),His rising early on this occa- word may well havebecome idiomatic SEMINARYAND BIBLECOLLEGE sion was probably reflective of a settled so that the traditional Englishtransla- PO. Box 1944 tion is the right oneafter all. So taken, Dothan,Alabama 36302 it views a concernedheavenly Father (205)793-3189 who, as He sooften did with His choic- est servants,"rose up early" to await a meetingwith the citizensof Judah. Eun morningthe Indeed, 10 more times in Jeremiah believerhas a fresh (7:25; ll:7 -8;25:3-4; 26:5; 29:19; 32:33; 35:14-15;44:4-5) this same"rising up pictures opportunityto recall early" occurs.It God'stender For wisdom is better than rubies, God'smercy and find seekingof His people-but theyneither and all things that may be desired respondednor met with Him at all (cf. are not to be compared to it. directionandguidance 2 Chron.36:15-16). Rather, as Zephaniah Proverbs8:'l 1 for the day, sadly reports, "they rose early, and The Quotation Book with a Difference corruptedall their doings"(Zeph. 3:7). Over 3000years of recorded wisdom! Retaining the traditional translation Two indexes- Topic & Author allows us to see and feel the heart- The one referencebook lor everyone! break of God,who earnestlylonged to 280 TOPTCS habit of life. Many of God'schoice ser- meet in communionand fellowshipwith A treasuryof living wisdom at vants exercisedthe samepractice. They His people,only to find that they had your fingertipsfrom 1164authors roseearly to meetwith Godwhen their not kept their appointmentwith Him. 5055quotations with lresh sparkling heartsand mindswere fresh and unen- Although not all of us are "morn- ideaslo set your mind in molion cumberedby the pressuresof the day. ing people,"the spiritual principle is Christiansinall areas of the church will be Thus,they gavetheir besttimes to God. nonethelessapplicable: that part of the edified and enlightened through this gem Jacob,after the greatrevelation to day when we are "at our best" is the of a book.Whether you are a pastorlook- ingfor f resh insights and new ideas, or a him during the night, "rose up early time when we need to come into His layperson wishing to f ind help in your per- in the morning" and worshiped God presenceto praiseand thank Him for sonalbible studies and everyday life. Stu- (Gen. 28:16-22).Moses did likewise His goodnessto us, to find forgiveness dentsand scholars alike will f ind a wealth (Exod.24:4-8;34:4), as did the parents of any sin that might disrupt our fellow- containedwithin this book. of Samuel(1 Sam. l:19), Job (Job 1:5), ship with Him, and to gain strengthand and Hezekiah(2 Chron. 29:20\. The fre- direction for our daily living (Matt. 352 pages- hard cover - $22.95retail quent mentioning of the "rising up 6:9-15).Those who havenot yet adopted Save over 25o/oolt the retail price! early" of many of God'schoicest ser- sucha necessaryhabit of life will do Direct from the publisherto you! vantsdoubtless reflects this samehabit well to follow literally the Scriptural Completesatisfaction or moneyback. of meetingGod at the beginningof the resolve,"My voice shalt thou hear in Sendonly $16.95 (we pay postage) to: - - day (cf. Gen. 22:3; Judg. 6:38).The the morning, O Lord; in the morning Logos,Ltd. 4150 Fox Street 44 Psalmsremind us againand againthat will I direct my prayer unto thee,and Denver,Colorado 80216 the morning hour spent with God is will look up" (Ps.5:3). I July/August1985 57 NEWS StanleyReelected SBChesident- OpponentMoore Gets V.P.

C oorrrvativesvow to stop a "Liberal drift" and return the conventionto a more A )erry conservativestance. Ealwelt DALLAS-Over45,000 messenqers limited success.but this vear thev FriendshipTour from everystate met on June t t-tifot mountedtheir mostsignificant effort tb the 128th SouthernBaptist Conven- turn out the voteand recapturethe con- Depardng In late tion,the 140thanniversary of theorga- trol of the denominationalmachinery. February 1986 nization.Charles Stanley, pastor of the Prominentadvocates of the mod- First BaptistChurch of Atlanta,Georgia, erateposition have been Southwestern Be a part of the wasreelected by a sizablevote of 24,453 BaptistTheological Seminary President most excltlng trlp to or 55.3percent of thevoting messengers. RussellDilday and SouthernBaptist the Holy Land ever Thisis regardedas a strongvictory for TheologicalSeminary President Roy the so-calledFundamentalist and Con- Honeycutt,who last fall declared"holy planned. servative majority, who have cam- war" againstwhat he calledthe "inde- paigned r Relive four thousand years of for and defendedthe concept pendentFundamentalist faction in the BiblicalHistory in the land of un- of biblical inerrancy. convention."Both Dildav and Honev- folding destiny. ChallengerWinfred Moore, pastor cutt, togetherwith a coteiieof denomi- of the First BaptistChurch of Amarillo, nationalexecutives and some pastors, o Enjoythe opportunityto visitthe Texas,a professingConservative and have crisscrossedthe country cam- holy sitesincluding: The Old City staunch denominationalist.was the paigningfor Stanley'sdefeat. of Jerusalem,Garden of Geth- candidate of the Moderate-Liberal At the center of the controversy semane,Galhe, Jaffa, Caesarea, forces.He garnered19,795 votes or wasthe allegationby Conservativesin Haifa, Mt. Carmel, and many 44.7percent.In a surprisedevelopment, theconvention. such as W. A. Criswell others. Moore'sname was placedin nomina- of the First BaptistChurch of Dallas, tion for first vicepresident, following that Liberalism,higher criticism, the PT.ANNOWTOATIEND the announcementof the presidential questioningof Mosaicauthorship of electionresults. the Pentateuch,and the seminarypro- Moorereceived 22,971votes com- fessors'denial of supernaturalmiracles YES, JENNY, paredto incumbentZigZiglar's 10,957, were amongthe doctrinal departures fm lntcrerted. Pleare ecnd me resultingin Moore'sselection as number toleratedin SouthernBantist seminaries more factc. two man in the convention.In a press and schools. conferenceconducted late Tuesday The emergenceof Stanleyand Moore night,June I l, bothStanley and MoorL workingtogether may be indicativeof appealedfor unity andprofessed their either a whitewashof existingcondi- intentionsto work togetherdiligently tions in seminaries,or the beginning to solveany problems. of a genuineresolution to the problem. Phone No: (home) Since 1979,Fundamentalists and Plans are under way for an 18- (wotk) Conservativeswithin the 14.3million- memberspecial crisis committee to in- memberdenomination have '' ' won con- vestigatethe frequentlyrepeated alle- Rcdun to: trol of the presidency,vowing Isrrel '86 to stop gationsand report backto nextyear's a "Liberal 305 SlxthSteet drift" and return the con- conventionin Atlanta. Lynchburg,VA 24504 vention to a more conservativestance. Phone(80tt) 528-5009 Moderate-Liberalforces have challengedthe conservativecoalition with I JamesO. Combs 58 FundomentollstJournol Ist ANNUAL JERRYFALWELL PASTORS' CONFERENCE

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SouthAfrica A PersonalObservation by Ed Hindson

o most AmericansSouth Africa - - for the overthrowof the white suprem- seemsto be an anachronism acistgovernment in the nameof liber- existing on some distant and ation theology. forgottenshore. The Republicof South Todaymost Americans have forgot- Africa is primarily known for its min- ten about Zimbabwe (as they have eral wealth in gold and diamondsand about Vietnam and Cambodia).Five its racial conflictsin black andwhite. people yearslater the averageblack family is Recentlyour attentionhas been focused Tn, no better off than they were under Ian again on the racial issue in South of SouthAIrica havethe Smith'sgovernment. Zimbabwe's econ- Africa.Nobel prizewinner Bishop Des- omy is unstableand the food and water mond Tutu has decried the evils of inherent resources suppliesare threatenedby a severe apartheid,and rightly so.Yet Senator to constructivelycorrect draught.Much of the white population Kennedy'svisit to the Republicdrew has fled the country, claiming police protestsfrom blackswho accusedhim their socialimbalance brutality, property confiscation,and of trying to buy votesback home. and racial inequities, political intimidation.Zimbabwe is a FewAmericans have any firsthand great country with a great potential, knowledgeof the Republicof South but forcedchange has not helpedher Africa,the richestand mostpowerful realizethat potential. nation on the African continent.This Americacan forget about Zimbabwe is a complexnation of some 20 lan- peaceand prosperity. They want their if it wants to, but SouthAfrica cannot. guagesand races.Thus, the racial prob- children to havea better opportunity For them it is too closeto home.Most lem is not simply a black and white in life thanthey had, Like us,they fear white South Africans fear that "one issue. the uncertain and the unknown. To man,one vote" ultimatelymeans "one As a doctoralstudent at the inter- them the greatestuncertainty is their man, one vote, one time!" Certainly racial University of South Africa, I future survival as a people. they are fearful of losing a nation they spenta considerableamount of time in My experiencesconvince me that havebeen building for over300 years. southern Africa between 1979 and the peopleof South Africa have the Wouldn't we be? It is hypocriticalof 1984,visiting Zimbabwe,Botswana, inherent resouresto constructively Westernnations like Americaor Aus- and Mozambiquein additionto South correct their social inequities,while tralia to tell South Africa what to do Africa. I found Africa to be an amaz- providing a stableeconomy that can with its indigenouspopulation in light ingly beautiful continentpopulated with benefitall the peoplesin the Republic. of our treatment of the Indians and someof the finestpeople in the world. In viewof the progressof the pastfive theirs of the Aboriginals.But nobody I visitedthe hospitals,preached in years,I beiievethat the policy of apart- wants to talk about that issue. the churches,spoke in the schools,and heid soonwill be dissolvedand that There are still manv unanswered lecturedin the universities.I preached constructiveengagement is the best questionsin SouthAfriian politics.If to Zimbabweanpatriots in a refugee policy for our government'sdealing black rule is necessary,which blacks? camp on the border. In 1979I rode with South Africa. Foreign political Shouldit be the industrializedblacks acrosswar-torn Rhodesiain military- bludgeoningis the one sure way to of the townships like Soweto,or the escortedcaravans. Later, in 1981,afttir slow down the processrather than im- majority tribal blacks of the rural the government changed, I drove prove it. Destabilizationwould push areas?Will the minority tribes like the acrossthe country myself.I met the SouthAfrica into the Communistorbit. Vendaaccept rule from a majority tribe people:students, educators, farmers, This would result in political chaos like the Zulu? Apartheidhas beenan laborers, governmentofficials, doc- and massstarvation throughout south- official governmentpolicy for lessthan tors, nurses,pastors. ern Africa. 40 years. America took a lot longer I do not claim to be an expert on Prior to the electionsthat brought than that to deal with our own racial African politics, but I do believethat RobertMugabe to power in Zimbabwe problems.I am convincedthat South I know somethingabout the people. in 1980,foreign politicians and religion- Africa needs our encouragementto Like mostAmericans, the vastmajority ists were crying out againstthe socalled continue to hastenits current reform. of SouthAfrican blacksand whites are "enslavement"of blacksin Rhodesia. They do not needto be underminedby kind and graciouspeople. They want TheWorld Councilof Churchescalled hypocrites from abroad. I 60 FundqmentolistJournol O 600 lines O 80 lux min. O 54dB S/N ratio O 2 lineenhancement RetaifPrice $q,too Call for your price! FFF WV.JJJ 8 -ea!:,:; *JXWP,

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Those Themost dramatic and convincins while not democratic,are authoritariar chargedwith political responsibilityin successstories today, and the onesofi in a generallybenign way. the matter of development,ho'fi'ever, do fering the strongestbrief for Capital- Thesefour countries,only one of not havethe luxury of the socialscien- ism, are in East Asia. which,the Republicof Singapore,oper- tist who can alwayssay that more re- Thereis, first of all, theastounding ateswithin the UnitedNations syst-em. searchis needed.Science is, in principle, instanceof Japan.To be sure,Japan is are increasinglyattracting the atten- infinitely patient;politicians must act no longer regardedas anythingbut a tion of analystsof developmentand are out of the urgenciesof the moment.In highly advancedindustrial society-in moreand morefrequently cited as ex- sucha situationthe morally sensitive someways a more successfulone than amplesto be emulated.They constitute politicianshould be fully consciousof the societiesof North America and the most important evidencein favor the fact that, whateverhe choosesto Western Europe. This very achieve- of a Capitalistpath of development. do-and often the range of choicesis ment, however,is what makesJapan What, then, do we know today about narrow-he will be gambling.The evi- crucial for any responsibletheory of development?We know, or should dencetoday strongly suggeststhat it development.Here is the only non- know, that Socialismis a miragethat is much safer to bet on Capitalism. Westernsociety that hasmoved from leads nowhere, except to economic underdevelopmentto full-blown mo- stagnation, collective poverty, and I Peter L. Berger is a professorat dernity within the spanof a century. various degreesof tyranny. We also Boston University. His most recent Moreover, whatever variables may know that Capitalismhas been dramat- book is The War Over the Family: Cap- havebeen in play (political,culturai, ically successful,if in a limited number turing the Middle Ground (with geographical,and so on), Japanis a of underdevelopedcountries. Needless Brigitte Berger).Adapted by permis_ successfulCapitalist society. How did to say,we also know that Capitalism sionfrom Commentary,futi t'eA+.ett the Japanesepull this off? And can hasfailed in a much largernumber of rights reserved. others learn from their success?Not cases.We do not know why. surprisingly,Third World politicians It seemsto me that the issue of and intellectuals,even in countriesthat Socialismshould be put asidefor good have reason to fear Japanesepower, in any seriousdiscussion of develop- CAAAPBETH.EDEN such as thoseof SoutheastAsia, talk ment; it belongs,if anywhere,to the of the "Japanesemodel" as something field of political pathology.The question Jr. Hlgh-Sr.High Comp to be admired and emulated. that shouldbe of burning urgency(theo July 15-19 But Japanno longer standsalone reticalas well aspractical)is why Cap- Guestspeoker Bob Penyrnon,Pos- as a successstory. Thereare the four italism has succeededin someplaces tor of Pork Crest Boptlst Churchin countriesof what may be called the and failed in others.What are the vari Springfield,MO. Asian prosperity crescent-South ablesof successand failure? That is Korea,Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singa- the crucial question. Costonly,igdO pore. Despite important differences In Pyramidsof Sacilice I put for- lMe amongthem, each has employed an ex- ward a "postulateof ignorance": ore fomous for our food we ond focilities, most uberantlyCapitalist strategy to move are compelledto act politically even but of oll out of underdevelopmentto the newly when we do not know many of the fac- SPIRITUALREULTS! designatedstatus of "New Industrial- tors determiningthe situationin which CompBeth.Eden . 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ately be called into question. Would MacArthur and Staff "Grateful" SupremeCourt Wlll Rule for Judge'sDeclslon pastorshave to seekstate licensure if such licensurewere required for pro- on Pennsylvanla Abortion Law fessionalcounselors? Would a pastor "Grace Community Church, its have to be licensed if his counseling The U.S.Supreme Court hasagreed elders, and congregationare grateful were restricted only to reading and to decide whether Pennsylvania for the decision rendered by Judge interpreting portions of the Bible? If lawmakersmay imposerestriciions on JosephKalin in the much publicized a pastor used only the Bible as his doctors performing abortions,includ- lawsuit concerningthe church'scoun- source for counseling, could he be ing a requirementthat doctorsinform selingministry," was the official state- liable for the portion of Scripture womenabout the possibledetrimental ment of Grace's lawyer Samuel E. selectedor his interpretation? Such physical and psychologicaleffects of Ericsson, director of the Christian questions would require courts to abortion. Legal Society's Washington office. determineBible interpretation,which Doctorsmust alsoprovide specific "The decisionfully clearsall the defen- has beenexpressly prohibited by the information about the developmentof dants in this caseand helps close the EstablishmentClause. the fetal child and a list of agencies door to any future suits seeking to The Nally trial court determined offering supportduring pregrancyand make pastoralcounseling accountable that counselingbased on biblical pre- childbirth. to the state." ceptscannot be subjectto legalaction. TheU.S. Third Circuit Courtof Ap- The statementfollowed a five-year However,whether a pastoror his staff pealsstruck down the law, sayingit in- legalbattle revolvingaround the April2, could be liable for discouraginga terferedwith a woman'sconstitutional 1979,suicide of KennethNally. In the counseleefrom seekingother profes- right to abortion. two months prior his to suicide, he sional help from psychologists,psy- Stateofficials said the law actually had seennumer- chiatrists,or other medicalpersonnel supportswomen's rights by requiring ous physicians, remainsto be seen. doctorsto properly inform them about psychiatrists, medicaloptions. and other men- Ericsson summarized the court's tal health pro- decisionas preventing"a legal wedge fessionals, as from being placedbeiween ihor" *[o well as Pastor need help the most and those who JohnMacArthur stand most ready to help. It declares that the religion clauses and severalstaff of the First Peruvlan Murdered Amendment Mlsslonary members from Grace Community of our Bill of Rights pro- Church. hibit the type of excessiveentangle- ment by the state in church matters In l9T4Illinois nativeTom Brown On March 31, 1980,Kenneth's par- went to Peruas a missionarvwith his ents,Marie and Walter Nally, filed suit that would inevitably result from pastoralmalpractice lawsuits." wife and children.On May 3, tggs,he againstGrace Church and its pastoral wasmurdered, when a group ofrarmed staff, seekingunspecific damages. They men cameinto his yard and forced his chargedMacArthur and his staff with Poll ShowsFalwell's Influence l7-yearold daughterto go to the house clergyman malpractice, negligence, with one of them. Mrs. Brown met and outrageousconduct. On October2, Dr. Jerry Falwellwas voted third of them at the door and immediatelv 1981,the trial court ruled in favor of the 20 most influential Americansin cried for help. MacArthur, but that decisionwas ap- the private sector, according to the _ Tom Brown responded, coming pealed.At the latest trial endingMay 15, U.S.News & World Report's annual from the kitchen to atiack the intruderl 1985,the judge ruled that as a matter of poll. He followed Chrysler Corporation As they wrestled, another of the men law, a decisionfavoring Nally's parents chairman Ire lacoccaand CBSanchor- shot Brown, fatally wounding him. would have a chilling effect on First man Dan Rather, respectively. Ofiver Williams, another mission- Amendment freedoms of speechand ln national life, Dr. Falwell was ary, said that the men were probably religion. rated 14,following GeorgeBush. The thieves,since a robbery hadrecently Had the Nally lawsuit been suc- magazineselected 1,177 influential taken place in the area. cessful, the entire area of pastoral Americansin 29 fields for the survev. Tom Brown is survivedbv his wife counseling would have been signifi- Out of the top 10in the private set- and daughter in Peru and iwo sons cantly restricted.The qualificationsof tor, Dr. Falwell received50 out of 401 who live in the states. I a pastor as a counselorwould immedi- votes for first place. 64 FundomentollstJournol Ibdayttrere are areeven some unexpectedworry about the ink showing tirou$. atleast twenty-fira dil heasures:a harmony ofthe Gospels, timelines, Also.rou can choose betureen that ferentsnrdy Bibles available. How can pu be charb,maps, a table ofwei$B and measures, clasiclitera4i masterpiece, theKingJames surethe one 1ou buy is the best one for pu? andillthe late$ archaeological discoveries. 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- Tf ecendyI engagedin a television - came valn ln their imaginations, and 1( debatewithDerekHumphrey, their foolish heart was darkened" ILfounderof the HenrlockSociety, (Rom.1:21). on the subjectof euthanasia.In 1975he Paulconcludes the processby not- assistedhis wife in committing suicide ing that the rejection of the knowl- by acquiring a lethal doseof barbitu- edgeof God/edmen to unthinkableim- ratesfor her. Shewas terminally ill with morality."And evenas they did not like cancer.He sat and watchedher quietly lM cannotallow the to retain God in their knowledge,God die, he said,"Because I lovedher." world gavethem over to a reprobatemind, to For the last l0 years,this former to havemore of an do those things which are not conve- journalist-turnedcrusaderhas made a effect uponthe church nient" (Rom.1:28). holy war of writing and lecturing about There are somethings we need to the nobility of assistingthose in pain thanthe church has on observe as we view America today. to take their own lives.He is currentlv the world. While we are in the middle of the pro- lobbyingfor revisionof statelaws, to cessPaul described, we must respond allow attendingphysicians for the ter- with clarity of thought and political minally ill to assist them to commit insight. suicide-upon their request. sacredview toward life once held by If talk of national spiritual revival Moral outrage would not have almost Americanshas been diluted. in the face of America'smoral decline lowed Humphrey to tell his story l0 Did televisionintroduce obscenitv is not to be utter foolishness,the large years ago in America.Now many peo- to our families,or did ihat industry number of born-againAmericans we ple merely feel that such a macabre observethat our societywas readyfor hear about must be more than nominal story is repulsive-the deteriorationof the kind of lifestyle and languagethey Christians.The church must continue the values and lifestyle of America is portray?Historians have said, "The art to affect our nation through believers significant. and theatre of any generation only who havea renewedcommibnent to be- We are in the midst of a profound reflect the current mind-setand value ing "the salt of the earth" (Matt.5:13). and frightening philosophicaland moral system." We are in this world to retard the revolution that is occurring with light- Slowly, morality and the recognition growth and spreadof moral comrption. ning speed.The late Francis Schaeffer of God are being removed from our We must confront our national decline said we haveentered the "Post{hristian public life. Not only is prayer gone and take an activerole in reversingthese Era." from public schools,but there is a battle devastatingspiritual trends. The beginningof this downturn is to strip from our public lives any men- We have more religious television difficult to mark with precision, but tion or reminderof God or His Son. and radio programs, more Christian some key signposts are obvious and Court battles over Nativitv scenesare books, more Christian schools,and shouldbe notedwith studiedobjectivity. prolific. The U. S. Senateand House more churches than ever before in A new disregard for the sanctity of are under attack for employingchap- America.God has given us the instru- life was conspicuousin the Supreme lains.The Christianschool is under at- ments to be effective in providing clear Court's Roe rt. Wade decision.Since tack in many states, with resulting direction as the "light of the world." that historic day in 1973,over 15million costly litigation. The ultimate key to a spiritual turn babies have been aborted. The real process of spiritual re- around for America is a revival of Cause and effect are difficult to gressionis clearly describedby Paul holinessand purity in the church.That establish.Did America gradually lose in Romans 1. He statesemphatically is the answer. We cannot allow the its high view of the sanctity of life that man knew God."For the invisible world to have more of an effect upon becauseabortion becamemore sociallv things of him from the creation of the the church than the church has on the acceptable?Or did the SupremeCouri world are clearly seen,being under- world. Rather than focusing on the act to allow abortion becausethey per- stood by the things that are made,even wicliednessof the world, wehust re- ceivedour eroding conviction against his eternal power and Godhead;so that turn to real holiness in the church. it? Or was it abortion, plus the addition they are without excuse"(Rom. l:20). When the Bible is preachedin a fashion of grappling with the painful questions Man, with the knowledgeof God,re- that truly affectsthe livesof believers, of medical ethics introduced bv new iectedHim. "Becausethat, when they we can influence our communities,our technologythat gavethrust to the turn- knew God, they glorified him not as states,and our nation. ing tide? Questions remain, but the God, neither were thankful; but be- There are no other options. I & FundomentollstJournol